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High School Acceleration Mechanisms: PSAT/NMSQT Overview and Advanced Placement Guidelines

This briefing outlines critical details regarding the PSAT/NMSQT test administration, important dates for Grades 9 and 10, and the pathways for students to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. It includes guidance on distributing student score reports, reviewing test questions in class, and the significance of PSAT scores in predicting success in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Additionally, it describes the AP Course Audit process and highlights professional development opportunities for educators. Key resources for students and teachers are also provided.

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High School Acceleration Mechanisms: PSAT/NMSQT Overview and Advanced Placement Guidelines

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  1. Curriculum and Instruction High School Acceleration Mechanisms

  2. PSAT/NMSQT • Weekly Briefing ID #10413 - Preliminary SAT Test - Thursday, September 1, 2011 • Test Administration - Wednesday, October 12, 2011 • State of FL pays for Grade 10 • Some schools may choose to pay for Grade 9 through SLC or other funds • Students must take test in Grade 11 in order to qualify for the National Merit Scholar – cannot use 10th grade scores Curriculum and Instruction

  3. PSAT/NMSQT Student Score Reports for October 2011 • Arrive at school site January 2012 • Distribute to students along with test booklet • Teachers should take the time in Math and Language Arts classes to review questions and answers • My College Quickstart – https://quickstart.collegeboard.com/posweb/login.jsp Curriculum and Instruction

  4. PSAT/NMSQT Summary of Answers and Skills Report (SOAS) • Go to www.collegeboard.com/reports • Sign-up for College Board Education Professional Account • Click on PSAT/NMSQT SOAS • Enter the SOAS Access Code located in the upper-right corner of the Student Roster of Scores Curriculum and Instruction

  5. PSAT/NMSQT Content of SOAS Report • Cover Page • Critical Reading Analysis • Math Analysis • Writing Analysis Curriculum and Instruction

  6. PSAT/NMSQT AP Potential • Research shows a strong relationship between PSAT/NMSQT scores and AP success • PSAT scores are a significant predictor of a student’s success in AP coursework • https://appotential.collegeboard.com/app/loginGetAction.do Curriculum and Instruction

  7. Advanced Placement (AP) AP Course Audit • Briefing ID# 10271 – Advanced Placement (AP) Course Audit - Thursday, August 18, 2011 • All schools wishing to label a course “AP” must submit the subject-specific AP Course Audit form and the course syllabus for each teacher of that AP course by January 31, 2012. • http://www.collegeboard.com/html/apcourseaudit/ Curriculum and Instruction

  8. Advanced Placement (AP) AP Online Score Reporting • Briefing ID# 9996 – AP Score Reporting Summer 2011 - Thursday, June 9, 2011 • https://scores.collegeboard.com/pawra/home.action Curriculum and Instruction

  9. Advanced Placement (AP) IDENTIFY THE NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS • Holidays, TPD, Recess Days • Testing Dates • Midterm/Finals • District Interim Tests • FCAT Testing/Retakes • AP/IB/AICE Testing • End of course exams (Algebra I, Biology, Geometry) Curriculum and Instruction

  10. Advanced Placement (AP) AP Professional Development • Weekly Briefings: • #10137 - AP Mentor Mentee Program • #10284 - AP Fall Counselors Workshop • #10326 - AP Subject Area Workshops, Broward County, FL • #10332 - AP Teacher Fall Curriculum Review Curriculum and Instruction

  11. Dual Enrollment (DE) Interinstitutional Articulation Agreements • Miami Dade College • Florida International University • University of Florida Curriculum and Instruction

  12. Dual Enrollment (DE) DE Participation • Traditional • On College/University Campus • WB #10459 - Student Financial Responsibility • On the high-school campus • SACS accreditation process • Ordering of textbooks • Completion of DE book vouchers • WB #10459 – Student Financial Responsibility • Payment of invoices to MDC and FIU Curriculum and Instruction

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