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Standardized Tests in 201 9 Presented by Jay Casale 15 Year Test - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Standardized Tests in 201 9 Presented by Jay Casale 15 Year Test - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Standardized Tests in 201 9 Presented by Jay Casale 15 Year Test Prep Veteran www.jaystutoringcompany.com Why do standardized tests exist? What do standardized tests measure? Which one am I supposed to take? The Test- A Necessary Evil
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Neither test is EASIER Every college will accept either test. You don’t need to take both. The best way to decide which test to take is to take a practice test for both and see how you do.
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ACT SAT
Hard to finish on time. Not as much of a time crunch. Has Science. In line with “common core” Claims it doesn’t have science. Straightforward Reading Focus on History and Social Studies. Passages are more dense. Couplet questions. Math is straightforward but challenging. Covers a large range of topics. Questions at the end are very hard. Timing More mental math. Section with no calculator. Not as wide a range of topics. Grid in questions Composite is an average. Reading and English are comingled.
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Apples to Apples
- SAT and ACT- they are both comparison tests.
- It’s not about how you do. It’s about how EVERYONE does.
- The curve can make or break you.
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Standardized Tests in a Nutshell
- 15. If 6 times x is 8 more than x, what is the value of 5x ?
A) 5/8 B) 8/5 C) 8 D) 16 E) 32
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Make the Math SEEM Harder Than it is.
- 15. If 6 times x is 8 more than x, what is the value
- f 5x ?
A) 5/8 B) 8/5 C) 8 D) 16 E) 32
- 1. Translate- 6x=x+8
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What do I have? What do I need?
- 15. If 6 times x is 8 more than x, what is the value
- f 5x ?
A) 5/8 B) 8/5 C) 8 D) 16 E) 32
- 1. Translate- 6x=x+8
- 2. Set up 5x=
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Do you have an answer yet?
- 15. If 6 times x is 8 more than x, what is the value
- f 5x ?
A) 5/8 B) 8/5 C) 8 D) 16 E) 32
1.Translate- 6x=x+8 2.Set up 5x= 3.Solve 5x=8
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Make you do more work than you have to.
- 15. If 6 times x is 8 more than x, what is the value
- f 5x ?
A) 5/8 B) 8/5 C) 8 D) 16 E) 32
1.Translate- 6x=x+8 2.Set up 5x= 3.Solve 5x=8 4.STOP!!!!
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The wrong answers are there for a reason
- 15. If 6 times x is 8 more than x, what is the value
- f 5x ?
A) 5/8 B) 8/5 C) 8 D) 16 E) 32
1.Translate- 6x=x+8 2.Set up 5x= 3.Solve 5x=8
- 4. STOP!!!!
- 5. x=8/5, but who asked?
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Whats an inference?
- Jay shows up soaking wet. What can we infer about what
happened to Jay?
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Whats an inference?
- Jay shows up soaking wet. What can we infer about what
happened to Jay?
Jay made contact with Liquid
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Standardized Test Math
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ACT MATH
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SAT Math
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Writing (Grammar)
- I could of gotten here earlier.
- Kelly got ice cream for she and I.
- After I am done with this presentation, I plan on going home.
- I wasn’t sure whom was going to be here.
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The Stress
- Student Stress
- Parent Stress
- Which one is worse?
- Misinformation is everywhere.
- Stress is the currency of the test prep and admissions
industries.
- How do we alleviate stress?
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The Prep
- No matter which test, it is all about preparing.
- Standardized test-taking is a skill-it has to be learned and
- practiced. (my most common tutoring student)
- Neither of them is a school test.
- You have to learn your lines before you can perform. (or
sports if that’s your thing).
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Things We Get Asked
- What about the PSAT/PACT?
- Which test do schools like better?
- How much improvement can I expect?
- What’s my role in this?
- What is a good score?
- What are Subject Tests?
- How many times should we take the test?
- When is the test?
- Test optional?
- How do scores get reported? (ACT UPDATES)
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Questions to Ask Any Test Prep Provider
- What are your teachers’ qualifications?
- How are they trained?
- Do I have to pay more to get more experienced teachers?
- What kind of guarantee do you have? What are the terms?
- Do you write your own tests?
- Do you give “free” tests?
- Do you give a consultation?
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Remember
- Testing is just one element of admissions.
- In 5 years, no one will care.
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