CTY Testing

Welcome
to today’s Webinar
CTY Testing
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Before we get started…
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Welcome and introductions
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Today’s session will last about 20
minutes
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Feel free to ask questions at any time
by speaking into your phone or by
using the “Q&A” feature at the top of
your screen
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Webinar Agenda
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Why we test
Test Registration
The Tests
• SCAT
• SAT and ACT
• STB
Preparing to Test
Receiving Test Results
Questions?
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Why we test above level…
To assess a student’s high academic talents
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reaffirm student ability
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show full extent of student ability
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provide objective documentation of talent
To reveal previously unrecognized abilities
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scores for students who all score in the top percentiles
on in-level tests are not very useful (i.e., valid)
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assumption of homogeneity is in error – need to
discriminate among this highly able group
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Why Above-Grade-Level Tests?
Appropriately challenged
at grade level
Benefit from
enrichment programs
Benefit from
accelerated courses
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Talent Search’s Above-Grade-Level Tests
Grades 2 – 8
School and College Ability Test (SCAT)
Grades 7 – 8
SAT or ACT
Grades 5 – 8
Spatial Test Battery (STB)
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Chart
Fees (all US)
Talent Search
Application
Guidelines
Test
Fees
Grades
2-8
SCAT
$60
Grades
5-8
STB
$75
$40
Talent Search
Application
Received by
Test
Registration by
Testing Dates
One month
before testing
Now through
June 15
Now through June
30
Nov 6
Dec 29
Feb 13
Apr 6
May 8
Dec 6
Jan 24
Mar 14
May 2
Jun 6
Nov 7
Jan 9
Mar 13
May 8
Dec 13
Feb 7
Apr 18
Jun 13
SAT
$52.50
Two months
before testing
Grades
7-8
ACT
$38
The sooner you test, the sooner you can start enjoying CTY programs and benefits!
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Test Registration
CTY Talent Search applicants receive test registration information
5 days - 4 weeks of submitting their application.
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SCAT and STB testers should contact Prometric using the
toll-free number or website listed in test registration
information to schedule an appointment to test on computer.
SCAT TEST FEE = $60.00
STB TEST FEE = $75.00
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SAT and ACT testers should select a test and a date,
and complete test registration form provided in test packet.
SAT TEST FEE = $52.50
ACT TEST FEE = $38.00
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Contact CTY
Contact CTY…
if the test registration information
has not arrived in 4 weeks.
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SCAT Test - Overview
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Given to students in grades 2-8 as an above-level-test
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Designed to reveal a students mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities
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No pass or fail score.
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Taken on computer at Prometric test centers.
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Simply taking the test will be a valuable experience for any student,
and probably a very welcome one.
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SCAT Test – Format
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Two sections: verbal (55 questions) and quantitative (55 questions)
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22 minutes to complete each section; 10 minute break between sections.
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Scheduled for a 90-minute testing appointment, although most students
are finished in one hour or less.
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Students must take both sections of the test.
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Students must guess; is no penalty for wrong answers.
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Students should check their work if they have time; can change answers
within each section
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Parents must remain in testing center while their child tests
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SAT and ACT – Overview
The SAT and ACT are
standardized multiple choice
tests usually used by colleges
and universities to objectively
determine students readiness
for the rigors of college studies.
Most students take one or both
of these tests in high school.
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SAT and ACT - Comparison
SAT
ACT
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$52.50
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$38.00
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3 hours and 45 minutes long
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3 ½ to 4 hours long
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2400 possible points
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36 possible points
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3 sections
(Writing, Critical Reading,
and Mathematics)
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4 sections
(English, Mathematics,
Reading, Science)
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Mandatory Writing
component
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Optional Writing Test
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No penalty for guessing
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Penalty for guessing
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STB – Spatial Test Battery
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Given to students in grades 5 and above
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Designed to reveal a students spatial reasoning ability – the ability to
manipulate objects in space
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No pass or fail score
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Taken on computer at Prometric test centers
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Taking the STB is a very unique opportunity that students truly enjoy
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How should students prepare?
This is an opportunity for students to become familiar with an above-level test
in a low stakes environment.
Put the testing in perspective; remind students that this test is designed for
older students, and that they are not expected to know all of the answers.
CTY sends each student practice materials. Remind your students to review
these materials well before the test date.
Assist in developing a plan for tackling the test. This will help them feel more in
control during the test itself.
Get plenty of rest the night before.
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Test Day Tips for Students
1. Eat a good breakfast
2. Arrive early to test center
3. Bring required materials
SCAT and STB testers = Scheduling Worksheets (in Before the Test guidebook)
SAT and ACT testers =
Identification Letter (in Before the Test guidebook)
Admission Ticket (from testing agency)
Sharpened No. 2 Pencils with good erasers
Watch
Acceptable calculator (see test booklets for details)
4. Enjoy the experience and take pride in your willingness to challenge yourself!
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Receiving Test Results
SCAT and STB
Mailed by CTY 2-3 weeks after testing
Contact CTY at 410-735-6278 if you have not received your scores.
SAT
Mailed by the College Board SAT 6 weeks after testing
Contact SAT at 866-756-7346 if you have not received your scores.
ACT
Mailed by ACT 3-7 weeks after testing
Contact ACT at 319-337-1313 if you have not received your scores.
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After the test: Score reports and resources
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Questions?
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