MYTHS Busted___
MSTEP/SAT_
THERE ARE SOME MYTHS AND FACTS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MSTEP & PSAT/SAT_
start_
7th-8th
9th-12th
PSAT MENU
MYTH #2
MYTH #4
MYTH #1
MYTH #3
PSAT MYTHS 1
MYTH
You cannot study for the SAT.
FACT
PSAT MYTHS 2
MYTH
There is a penalty for wrong answers.
FACT
PSAT MYTH 3
MYTH
The SAT measures intelligence.
FACT
PSAT MYTH 4
MYTH
You need a perfect score to get into top schools.
FACT
Objective
I can read to identify and apply key SAT / MSTEP test-taking strategies by answering SAT style passages and engaging in game based practice activities.
MSTEP MENU
MYTH #2
MYTH #4
MYTH #1
MYTH #3
MSTEP MYTHS 1
MYTH
If I miss an answer, the test gets harder and I fail.
FACT
MSTEP MYTHS 2
MYTH
The results are used to retain students.
FACT
MSTEP MYTH 3
MYTH
The test results don't matter to me.
FACT
MSTEP MYTH 4
MYTH
The test is only taken once in a student's career.
FACT
Objective
I can read to identify and apply key SAT / MSTEP test-taking strategies by answering SAT style passages and engaging in game based practice activities.
FACT
While high scores help, full admissions consider GPA, extracurriculars, and essays.
FACT
The M-STEP is administered annually to students in grades 3-8.
FACT
The SAT tests specific skills that can be improved with practice, strategy, and understanding of the test format.
FACT
There is no penalty for wrong answers, so you should answer every question.
FACT
The main purpose is to measure student proficiency and identify learning gaps, not primarly designed to retain students.
FACT
It measures how well you take the test and your readiness for college-level work, not your IQ.
FACT
The M-STEP adjusts the difficulty level based on previous responses. If a student answers correctly, the next question is harder; if they answer incorrectly, the next is easier. This is designed to measure student ability precisely, rather than to discourage them.
FACT
While not directly used for college admissions, M-STEP results provide a snapshot of your academic progress.
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Transcript
MYTHS Busted___
MSTEP/SAT_
THERE ARE SOME MYTHS AND FACTS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MSTEP & PSAT/SAT_
start_
7th-8th
9th-12th
PSAT MENU
MYTH #2
MYTH #4
MYTH #1
MYTH #3
PSAT MYTHS 1
MYTH
You cannot study for the SAT.
FACT
PSAT MYTHS 2
MYTH
There is a penalty for wrong answers.
FACT
PSAT MYTH 3
MYTH
The SAT measures intelligence.
FACT
PSAT MYTH 4
MYTH
You need a perfect score to get into top schools.
FACT
Objective
I can read to identify and apply key SAT / MSTEP test-taking strategies by answering SAT style passages and engaging in game based practice activities.
MSTEP MENU
MYTH #2
MYTH #4
MYTH #1
MYTH #3
MSTEP MYTHS 1
MYTH
If I miss an answer, the test gets harder and I fail.
FACT
MSTEP MYTHS 2
MYTH
The results are used to retain students.
FACT
MSTEP MYTH 3
MYTH
The test results don't matter to me.
FACT
MSTEP MYTH 4
MYTH
The test is only taken once in a student's career.
FACT
Objective
I can read to identify and apply key SAT / MSTEP test-taking strategies by answering SAT style passages and engaging in game based practice activities.
FACT
While high scores help, full admissions consider GPA, extracurriculars, and essays.
FACT
The M-STEP is administered annually to students in grades 3-8.
FACT
The SAT tests specific skills that can be improved with practice, strategy, and understanding of the test format.
FACT
There is no penalty for wrong answers, so you should answer every question.
FACT
The main purpose is to measure student proficiency and identify learning gaps, not primarly designed to retain students.
FACT
It measures how well you take the test and your readiness for college-level work, not your IQ.
FACT
The M-STEP adjusts the difficulty level based on previous responses. If a student answers correctly, the next question is harder; if they answer incorrectly, the next is easier. This is designed to measure student ability precisely, rather than to discourage them.
FACT
While not directly used for college admissions, M-STEP results provide a snapshot of your academic progress.