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SAT Weekend Testing and technology:
As previously communicated, the Bluebook app used to access the SAT exam will not work on LISD-issued devices at SAT testing centers outside of our district due to security settings set by other districts. This is because the security settings of LISD-issued devices may not be compatible with another district’s Wi-Fi. Though the College Board website states that students can download the Bluebook app ahead of time, the app will not work on LISD devices outside of our district due to these security settings. Because of this, we want to encourage all students to bring their personal device or request a device from the College Board when taking the SAT outside of LISD.
Requesting a Device from College Board:
If your student does not have access to a personal device, the College Board may be able to lend them a device for use on test day. Students should first register for their desired test day and location, and then the option to select “Request a Device” will appear as part of their registration information on My SAT. It is recommended to request a device at least 30 days before test day to allow for shipping. For more information on requesting a device from the College Board, click HERE.
If your student is taking the SAT at one of the testing centers within LISD, they may use their school-issued device.
HB 3 dictates that Texas students will be given the opportunity to take either the SAT, ACT, or TSI test ONCE for free, paid for by the state. In connection with this, LISD/LHS is conducting the SAT and ACT school day test. We will only offer the SAT once in the Fall (seniors) and the ACT in the Spring (juniors/seniors) and it will be given DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. If you would like to test for the SAT or the ACT or on another date, you will need to contact College Board or ACT (see below for links to their sites).
SAT and ACT Testing: The SAT and ACT are standardized, objective tests that are required for entrance into four-year colleges and universities. Your scores show colleges how ready you are to handle the work at their institutions and how your skills compare with other applicants. As a high school Junior, you should be preparing to take these exams during the spring of your Junior year or at the latest, fall of your Senior year.
SAT Weekend
SAT: CLICK for SAT Website/Registration
The new SAT looks a lot like the ACT.
The SAT is now scored out of 1600
The Reading and Writing sections on the current SAT have been combined into a single section in the new SAT, with a maximum score of 800.
Writing is now known as "Writing and Language."
The Math section is still scored out of 800.
Instead of 5 answer choices for each question, there will be only 4.
No penalty for guessing.
Focused on math that matters most
Reflects what students learn in class.
CLICK Links below for Information:
ACT Weekend
ACT: Click for ACT Website/Registration
An achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school.
Up to 5 components including English, Math, Reading, optional Science and an optional Writing Test.
Scores based on number of right answers. No penalty for guessing.
Test Score Scales - English 25%; Reading 25%; Math 25%; Social Science 25%
Composite - 1-36 (average of 4 test scores)
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