At HighScores, we’re always working to bring the best tools to educators and students alike. With this latest release, we’ve packed in exciting new features and improvements to help you manage classrooms more efficiently and provide a more immersive practice experience for your students.
Here’s a look at what’s new and how it can help you.
Platform Updates:
Line Reader in SAT/PSAT Assessment View
We have added a line reader in the SAT and PSAT Assessment view. Bluebook recently updated its interface, and to provide students with the most accurate practice environment, we’ve mirrored this change by adding the line reader tool. This will be visible when students are taking full-length or section-adaptive SAT and PSAT tests. This update helps students simulate the real exam experience, ensuring they are better prepared for test day.
Weekly Flagged Question Summary Report
We’ve designed a new weekly summary report for flagged questions in each institute. Every weekend, you’ll receive an email with report outlining the number of flagged issues raised by customers, along with details of the changes and updates made. This ensures that you stay informed about how feedback is being addressed.
Keeping track of flagged issues and seeing how they’re resolved helps build trust and improves communication between your team and ours. You’ll always know what’s been addressed and how it’s been fixed.
SAT/ACT View for Practice Questions
We’re excited to announce that the SAT and ACT view is now available not just for full-length and section tests but also for custom-made practice assessments! This means teachers can create personalized tests that give students a more authentic SAT practice experience. By simulating the actual SAT and ACT format, students can get comfortable with the test environment and improve their confidence, helping them perform better when it counts.
Module-Wise Filter in the Solution Page Answer Grid
Bookmarked and Flagged Question Filters in Solutions Page
To make reviewing even easier, we’ve introduced two handy filters that let you sort questions by bookmark and flagged items. If students have marked certain questions as tricky or bookmarked them for later, teachers can now quickly pull up those specific questions for review. This saves time and ensures that no challenging concepts slip through the cracks. It’s a great way to help students stay on top of their progress and tackle areas that need attention.
What’s Coming Next:
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s on the horizon at HighScores:
1. Reset Ongoing Test Attempts: Teachers and directors will soon have the ability to reset any student’s test that is still in progress, giving students a fresh start if needed.
2. Reviewer Access in Classroom Settings: Directors will have the flexibility to assign specific teachers the ability to add or remove assessments from classrooms, giving you more control over classroom management.
Content Updates:
New PSAT Tests in the System
Check out the latest PSAT adaptive assessments and section-specific tests we’ve added to the platform:
| Test Name | Grade Level | Number of Questions | Nature | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSAT Adaptive Test 05 | 8th/9th Grade | 98 | Full Length Adaptive | SAT |
| PSAT Adaptive Test 06 | NMSQT | 98 | Full Length Adaptive | SAT |
| PSAT Adaptive English 05 | 8th/9th Grade | 54 | Section Adaptive | SAT |
| PSAT Adaptive English 06 | NMSQT | 54 | Section Adaptive | SAT |
| PSAT Adaptive Math 05 | 8th/9th Grade | 44 | Section Adaptive | SAT |
| PSAT Adaptive Math 06 | NMSQT | 44 | Section Adaptive | SAT |
Note: All Modules available [Easy and Hard] : Both Math and English, covering both section-specific and full length tests.
70 Hard Questions Added to Question Pool
We’ve enriched our question pool with 70 new hard questions. These are designed to challenge your students and push them to develop a deeper understanding of the material. Teachers can add these to their lessons to help students stretch their abilities and build confidence for test day.
What’s Coming Next:
1. Newer version DSAT Tests: We’re excited to share that we are updating six DSAT tests with more challenging questions, providing your students with an enhanced testing experience. From the beginning, these tests are designed to challenge students, encouraging them to invest more time and effort into their learning to improve their scores. The questions are thoughtfully curated based on recent SAT exams, ensuring they reflect the skills and knowledge students need for the real test. These updates will help push your students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, setting them up for success on exam day. Here is what we are doing:
2. Expanding the Question Pool with 150 Challenging Questions: We’re continuing to add more hard and moderate-quality questions to the question bank, ensuring that students have access to a diverse range of questions for all difficulty levels.
3. Four ACT English Section Tests Coming Soon: We’re expanding our ACT offerings with four new ACT English section tests, giving students even more opportunities to practice and excel.
4. DSAT Explanation Updates : We’re enhancing DSAT Math and English explanations to be clearer and more student-friendly. Math explanations will include step-by-step solutions and Desmos visuals where needed. For English, we’re adding tips and tricks to help students master key strategies.
We’re committed to continuously improving HighScores to better serve both educators and students. These updates are designed to enhance your teaching and provide students with the tools they need for success. We hope you enjoy these new features and look forward to hearing your feedback. Stay tuned for even more exciting releases in the weeks to come!
Happy teaching!
