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Duplicate of SAT/Khan Academy
Duplicate of SAT/Khan Academy
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An intro to the New SAT and using Khan Academy
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On a scale from 1-10, what is your knowledge of the new redesigned SAT?
7- I kind of know, but I couldn't teach a class on it
1- huh? There's a new SAT?
10- I could work for the CollegeBoard
4- I've heard of changes, but I have no idea what they are
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On the new SAT, what genre does the reading section focus on the MOST?
Satire
Non-fiction
Drama
Fiction
3
In the new SAT, which area of math is focused on the MOST?
Geometry
Algebra
Algebra II
Trigonometry
4
Why has CollegeBoard partnered with Khan Academy?
To provide students with a "gaming experience" for testing
To gain access to data and use it for commercial purposes
Allows students an opportunity to practice outside of school
To provide individual test and classroom content preparation
5
What is the best way for students to prepare for the PSAT/SAT?
Test prep book like Kaplan or Princeton Review
Private tutorials
Khan Academy
Classroom Instruction
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What is considered the new high score of the redesigned SAT?
800
1600
1400
2400
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In a 5 year period, what is the % of students who took the SAT & were considered college ready?
85%
52%
20%
43%
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What is the penalty for incorrect answers?
1/4 of a point
There is no penalty- guess away!
1/2 a point
1 full point
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The essay is optional. Why?
Colleges do not view writing skills as important
Students want to show off their writing skills as a bonus
Many colleges require this score; other colleges do not
Who wants to grade more essays? CollegeBoard doesn't!
