When did they change the SHSAT?

When did they change the SHSAT?

2017
The SHSAT given in 2017 will be significantly different than previous tests. The good news is that overall the changes seem to be for the better. One of the reasons for the redesign was to better align the test content with school curriculum.

What is the controversy behind the SHSAT?

The SHSAT has been accused of racial bias. Perhaps the most controversial element of the SHSAT is related to demographics. For years, specialized high school admissions have generally favored white and Asian students, whereas admission among Black and Latino students has been extremely low.

Will there be an SHSAT in 2022?

Current 8th and 9th grade students who moved to New York City after December 2021 can register to take the SHSAT in August 2022 for fall 2022 admissions. Registration for these students to take the August 2022 SHSAT is now open and will close August 5th. Students can register at their local Family Welcome Center.

How many questions do you need to get right on the SHSAT to get into Stuyvesant?

The first thing that might jump out at you from the above information is that an average raw score of about 42 out of 50 is required on each section of the exam for a total of 84 out of 100 to get accepted into Stuyvesant.

Is the SHSAT canceled?

African American and Hispanic families spoke in mass about their concerns over the canceled SHSAT exam, which was scheduled for November 7 and 8, 2020. There has been no future date set or considered by the New York City Department of Education.

Is the SAT harder than the SHSAT?

The SHSAT should be much easier to study for than the SSAT. While the questions are not easy, the difference between the SSAT and SHSAT is in what they want to learn about the student. The verbal or reading section of both the SHSAT and SSAT are similar. Both have a reading comprehension section.

Why do people want to get rid of the SHSAT?

The SHSAT is problematic because it bases high school admissions on a single number–your SHSAT score. In other words, a student’s performance on a single day determines their next four years; and often, the outcome of their entire future. Imagine if college admissions were based solely on a student’s SAT score.

Is the SHSAT biased?

The SHSAT is Multiple-Choice There are decades of evidence showing gender biases in high-stakes multiple-choice exams. Girls who perform better than boys tend to earn a lower score on these exams. Even while being the academically superior student.

Has anyone gotten an 800 on the SHSAT?

Each section is worth up to 400 points and the highest score you can get in SHSAT is 800, theoretically. However, each year the highest score is in the low 700s. When each section is scored, each section is scored based on a normal curve. It gets a little tricky so let’s look at an example.

What is harder SSAT or SHSAT?

How does the SHSAT (Stuyvesant Test) compare to the SSAT? The SHSAT is 80% math and reading, so preparing for both isn’t too much of a stretch. However, the SHSAT’s material is harder, especially the math. The SHSAT also has grammar.

What is the highest score on the SHSAT?

SHSAT Quick Facts

Why should SHSAT be eliminated?

How do I prepare for high school entrance exam?

10 Tips For Doing Well on High School Entrance Exams

1. Guess on questions you don’t know & come back to them later (except on the NWEA MAP)
2. Read the questions & answer choices carefully.
3. Look at ALL the answers before deciding on the BEST answer.
4. Use process of elimination.
5. Double-check before moving on.

Is the SHSAT easy?

How is the SHSAT scored? Based on the numbers of questions answered correctly, students receive a raw score, which is then converted to a scaled score out of 800. The test is meant to be very hard.

How important is high school?

High school helps teach students to research, listen, collaborate, lead, be creative and innovative, and put forth consistent and prolonged time, effort, and hard work into activities, classes, and subjects that matter.