What is the SSAT? How to take the exam? How do you calculate points?

U.S. High School Admission Test.

The SSAT (Second School AdmissionTest) test is a very important entrance test for private high schools in the United States, Canada and other countries, that is, the American secondary school admission test. It is selected by private schools in the United States, Canada and other countries.

The SSAT registration fee is only the first step on the road to studying in North America, and it is a very small part of the SSAT test, and the main focus is on SSAT training. This is a very large expense, because the SSAT test is taken by high school students, but the difficulty is greater than that of the IELTS and TOEFL, so it is necessary to take an SSAT training course.

There are currently two types of SSAT training on the market: face-to-face and online. Relatively speaking, because the cost of manpower and material resources has been controlled, the cost of online teaching is generally lower than that of face-to-face teaching.

Online teaching is more suitable for local teachers who do not have good teachers, and you can choose to use teachers from first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai for online teaching.

The price of face-to-face teaching is also different, and different fees are charged according to the number of teachers, the number of students enrolled in the course, the service and reputation of the training institution, and the teaching foundation. Because the SSAT is more difficult than the IELTS TOEFL, the cost of one-on-one training is generally thousands of yuan per class hour, and from zero foundation, 120 class hours are more than 100,000 yuan.

The SSAT test mainly tests candidates' math, English proficiency and comprehension. The SSAT test is divided into three parts: math, vocabulary, and reading, as well as essays (no marks). There is a lower level (candidates in grades 5-7) with a full score2130 points

Upper level (candidates in grades 8-11) full score2400 pointsTwo types of papers.

The SSAT test score is calculated as follows: the writing section is not graded for all the multiple choice questions in the rest section, 1 point is deducted for each correct question, 1 point is deducted for each wrong question, 4 points are deducted for giving up 0 points. The SSAT score is only related to the number of questions you get right and the number of questions you get wrong.

This is a scale score that is converted into a scale score. The two sections of math are scored into one 50-question section, so the entire SSAT test can be divided into three sections: Math, Chinese, and Reading, with 40 questions respectively. The low-level SSAT has a band score between 440 and 710, so the lowest score for the three sections is 1320 and the highest is 2130. The Advanced SSAT section has a band score between 500 and 800, with a minimum overall score of 1500 and a maximum score of 2400.

1. Vocabulary: Examine students' mastery and recognition of vocabulary, including synonyms and analogies.

2. Mathematics: Examines students' problem-solving skills, involving basic concepts of calculation, basic algebra, geometry and mathematics.

4. Writing: According to the different levels of the exam, the writing form and ability of the Fengsun dialect are also different. Writing does not count towards the overall score, but it will be submitted to the school to which the student is applying for admission.

Supplemental Materials: SSAT Test Levels:

According to the stage of the U.S. education system, the SSAT test is divided into the following three levels:

1. Elementary Exams (SSAT Grade 3 and SSAT Grade 4):

Grade 3 Silver Shirt Exam: For students in Grade 3, students are prepared to apply for Grade 4. Grade 4 Exam: For students in Grade 4, prepare to apply for Grade 5.

2. Intermediate Examination:

For students in grades 5 to 7, students are prepared to apply for grades 6 to 8.

3. Advanced Exam:

For students in grades 8 to 11, students are prepared to apply for grades 9 to 12.

The SSAT is held eight times a year, in a month each year, and registration closes three weeks before the test, as follows

The SSAT test is a very important entrance test for private high schools in the United States, Canada and other countries, that is, the American secondary school entrance exam. It is selected by private schools in the United States, Canada and other countries. It was created in 1957 by the Secondary School Entrance Examination Board located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States.

SSATB proposition exam. Since its inception, the SSAT has more than 750 test centers around the world, including Taiwan, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, and about 60,000 test takers apply for the test every year. There are more than 600 test rooms around the world.

Many people have heard of the SAT and the SSAT, but they don't know much about the difference, so let's take a look at the differences between the SSAT and the SAT below.

1. Different properties and uses.

The SAT and SSAT tests are like the difference between the Chinese college entrance examination and the high school entrance examination.

SAT is a test that American high school students must take to enter American universities, and its importance is comparable to China's college entrance examination, and it is also an important reference for high school students from all over the world to apply for admission to prestigious American universities, whether they can be admitted, and whether they can get scholarships, so it is also known as the American college entrance examination.

The SSAT is called the American High School Admission Test in Chinese, which is applicable to private high schools in the United States and Canada, and is a test score that applicants must have. It focuses on testing students' mathematics, language and reading comprehension skills, and assesses candidates' logical thinking ability and development potential.

2. The content of the test is different.

The SAT is divided into SAT1 and the General Purpose Test or New SAT, which includes reading, writing, and math. SAT2 is a single subject test or SAT special test for mathematics, clear-answer physics, chemistry, biology, foreign languages (including Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Spanish), etc.

The SSAT test is divided into four sections, which are vocabulary, reading, math, and writing. The first three sections are scored items, and although the writing section is not scored, it will be sent together with the official transcript, so it is also important to pay attention to it.

3. The score settings are different.

In terms of scores:

SAT: SAT 1 has a maximum score of 800 in each subject and a total score of 1600; SAT2 has a maximum score of 800 in each subject.

SSAT: The test is divided into beginner and advanced levels. The overall score for the primary level is between 1320-2130 and is mainly for students in grades 5-7; The overall score for the Advanced is between 1500-2400 and is mainly for students in grades 8-11.

In terms of demerit points:

SAT: 790 for Math Error 1, 770 for Error 2, and 750 for Error 3.

SSAT: 797 points for Math Error 1 and 796 points for Error 2, which is not much difference.

In terms of fractional discrimination:

SAT: Scores are more discriminatory than the SSAT test. The SAT places more emphasis on actual scores.

SSAT: The percentage score is more important, if you want to apply to a top private high school, the percentage is 80% is relatively good, and the corresponding score is about 2150+.

4. The test time and place are inconsistent.

SSAT: The test duration is 155 minutes.

Test location: SAT: There is no test center in Chinese mainland, candidates need to travel to Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan to take the test.

SSAT: There are test centers in Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.

5. The difficulty is different.

SAT: The math level is around the second year of junior high school, and there are some questions that have nothing to do with math knowledge, and it may also be tricky.

SSAT: Approximately the level of 6th grade of elementary school.

1. Practice more and prepare early. The SSAT, like other standardized tests, will make you feel more confident if you practice ahead of time. Register for the SSAT on the official website as soon as possible, and it is recommended to purchase the SSAT test guide on the official website a few months before the test.

4. Preparation of utensils. The night before the exam, prepare the admission ticket, original passport, pencils, snacks and other items in advance. The next morning, eat a healthy breakfast and check it again if necessary.

5. Rest sufficiently. Candidates should relax and get enough sleep the night before the exam.

6. Arrive early. Please be sure to read the rules and regulations of the test room in advance, arrange your departure time reasonably, and arrive at the test room at least half an hour before the test.

7. Relax your mind. Your attitude will affect the exam, so always be confident and calm. If you're really nervous or anxious, you can take a deep breath to regain your confidence.

8. Master the rhythm of the exam. Don't spend too much time on one issue, and don't be careless by being too keen on speed. Skip the questions you don't know about and come back to solve them when you have time.

9. Don't cheat. Don't have the idea of cheating, it's not worth risking your future. A test score is not worth leaving a disgraceful mark on your file.

10. Don't worry too much about test scores. Keep in mind that an SSAT score is only one of the factors considered when admitting to the school! Also the interview, your current level and extracurricular knowledge are also important.