All About Digital SAT Math, What is the SSAT?, and What is the ISEE?
Hello listeners! Listen to this week's great episode and learn everything you need to know about the new digital SAT math.
THIS WEEK
The TestBright SAT/ACT Curriculum System is just about ready for the digital SAT age! See our new dSAT program and learn how easy it can be to integrate a world-class curriculum into your test prep practice at Mike’s first dSAT Curriculum Discovery Seminar on November 13 at 1pm EST. Register here.
Mike had more than our usual 25 minutes to dig into a cornucopia of testing and admissions topics with our friend Shane Bybee on episode #58 of Shane’s terrific podcast, Let’s Talk College.
LAST WEEK
532. ALL ABOUT DIGITAL SAT MATH
Since its inception, the SAT has challenged math conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. What, if anything, has changed on the new digital adaptive test? Amy and Mike invited educator Mike McGibbon to talk all about digital SAT Math.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What aspect of the new test will affect preparation and performance the most?
How much will Desmos and other aspects of the digital delivery system matter?
How does the digital SAT’s math content compare to the current SAT’s math content?
What makes the hard module of the digital SAT so hard?
How can educators and students use existing resources?
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The various versions of high school admissions tests may be even more confusing than those for college or graduate school. As part of our series on HS admissions tests, Amy and Mike invited educator Brenna O’Neill to explain the role and structure of the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE).
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Who takes the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)?
What are the ISEE testing seasons, and when should students test?
How and where is the ISEE administered?
What is tested on the ISEE Upper Level?
What kind of students will do well on the ISEE?
If you find the news that many high schools require admissions tests surprising, you’ll be even more shocked to learn just how many different exams there are! As part of our series on HS admissions tests, Amy and Mike invited educator Kelly Frindell to explain the role and structure of the SSAT.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What is the purpose and structure of the SSAT?
How is the SSAT scored?
When should a child start preparing for the SSAT?
What are some of the “best practices” for preparing for the SSAT?
How important is vocabulary on the SSAT?