PSAT/NMSQT Skill Reporting Tools
The PSAT/NMSQT reports and online tools reflect the same college readiness skills reported on by the SAT® and ReadiStep™. The reports also have a fresh look to help make them easier to use.
- Skills Insight: An online tool that provides insight into the skills reflected at each score level and suggestions for improving each skill
- Score Report Plus: Redesigned student score report containing information about performance on individual skills and questions
- My College QuickStart: Online college and career planning tool that includes a personalized SAT study plan and hundreds of practice questions
- Summary of Answers and Skills (SOAS): Improved online report that provides aggregate feedback on student performance, helping schools identify skill gaps and improve teaching and learning
- Student Data File on CD: ASQII or Excel-ready file with detailed information about each test taker, including performance on individual skills
- State standard alignments: New alignment reports show how the skills measured on the PSAT/NMSQT compare to your state's standards
PSAT/NMSQT Skills Reporting Resources
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| About PSAT/NMSQT Skill Reporting | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resource | Description | Audience |
| PSAT/NMSQT Skills List (.pdf/90K) | Handout. Lists the academic skills assessed by the PSAT/NMSQT. | Education Professional |
| Skills Reporting Tools Flyer (.pdf/343K) | Handout. Gives a high-level overview of online PSAT/NMSQT skills reporting tools. | Education Professional |
| Sample Student Score Report (.pdf/558K) | Handout. Explains the sections of the Score Report Plus and can be used as a guide for reviewing individual score reports with your students. | K-12 Counselor, Parent, Student |
| PSAT/NMSQT College Readiness Benchmark (.pdf/146K) | Handout. Provides information about the new PSAT/NMSQT College Readiness Benchmark and lists the benchmark scores. | Education Professional |
| Before The Test: Informing Students and Parents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resource | Description | Audience |
| PSAT/NMSQT: Reach Your College Goals Powerpoint Presentation (.ppt/3.6MB) Adobe Reader (.pdf/717K) | Presentation. Helps you introduce students and parents to the PSAT/NMSQT and its benefits. | Student, Parent |
| Benefits Flyer for Students (.pdf/682K) | Handout. Introduces students to the PSAT/NMSQT and its benefits. | Student |
| Benefits Flyer for Parents (.pdf/605K) | Handout. Introduces parents to the PSAT/NMSQT and its benefits. | Parent |
| After the Test: Interpreting Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resource | Description | Audience |
| Your Next Steps: Using PSAT/NMSQT Results Student Video | Video. Walks students through the PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Plus and My College QuickStart. | Student, Parent |
| PSAT/NMSQT Skill Reporting Tools Video | Video. Walks educators through PSAT/NMSQT skill reporting tools, explaining key features, uses, and benefits. | Education Professionals |
| Understanding Results from the 2012 PSAT/NMSQT PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt/2.3MB) Adobe Reader (.pdf/1.28MB) | Presentation. Advises students on using the feedback provided in the score report and in My College QuickStart™ to improve their academic skills and plan for college and beyond. | Student |