Standardized Success: Aligning School Studies with Test Prep Goals
As students navigate the challenges of high school, they may
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The SAT is changing to a digital and adaptive format, beginning in Fall 2023 for the PSATs and Spring 2024 for the SAT. Academic Approach has successfully guided schools through previous redesigns of the SAT, and this time is no different. Whether you’re seeking professional development for your teachers or digital curriculum to prepare your students for the new tests, our experts are ready to help your school with this transition.
The digital SAT, a standardized test widely utilized for college admissions in the United States, serves as a critical benchmark for assessing a student’s college readiness. The digital SAT is an adaptive exam that is composed of two sections: Reading and Writing and Mathematics.
The difficulty of the second module of each section will be determined by how the student performs on the first module, and it will either be, on average, easier than the first module, or more difficult.
The Reading and Writing section is divided into two modules (each 32 minutes with 27 multiple-choice questions) and evaluates a student’s mastery of grammar and critical reading skills. In this newly-combined section, students will read 54 short passages, covering topics such as science, history, poetry, and drama and answer 54 discrete multiple-choice questions. The Reading and Writing section covers a range of crucial reading and English skills, such as evaluating word choice, discerning main ideas, and determining conventions of standard English.
The Math section is divided into two modules (each 35 minutes with 22 questions) and covers arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, as well as trigonometry and complex algebra. The Math section tests students on both their conceptual understanding and computational accuracy. Questions will vary from multiple-choice to student-produced responses.
As students navigate the challenges of high school, they may be surprised to learn that their everyday classroom experiences are more closely linked to standardized test success than they realized.
Learn how you can empower your students to approach the new SAT with confidence and skill
Immersing oneself in literature can cultivate critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and foster analytical abilities, all of which are invaluable assets in tackling standardized tests.
The digital PSAT and SAT represent a significant shift in standardized testing, primarily due to their adaptive, modular structure rather than just the move to a digital format. This change deeply affects how students’ scores are calculated, making it crucial to understand the new scoring system, especially with the digital PSAT already in use and the digital SAT set to launch in March 2024.
The Desmos calculator is a key feature of the digital SAT’s math section, offering advanced functions and leveling the playing field for all test-takers. Learn how Academic Approach integrates Desmos into our curriculum to prepare students for success.
The SAT is evolving, featuring an adaptive model and new test formats. From blending reading and writing sections to changing how math is tested, it’s a new dance but the same steps. Academic Approach is here to guide students and educators through these changes with data-driven curriculum and strategies.
Engage your students with our classroom courses, designed to enhance confidence, promote critical thinking, and provide personalized test-taking strategies.
Gain insights into student performance, identify instructional gaps, and target key skills with our in-depth assessments and reports.
Customized professional development that deepens understanding of standards and assessments, and supports teachers in delivering data-driven instruction.
Explore our downloadable resources, which includes sample quizzes and teacher guides, to help teachers prepare for the digital SAT.
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