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Included is information about scores that may be helpful for students and their families.  \nWhat’s Included  \nThis document delves deeper into the meaning of  \nyour student’s scores, including what the assessment measures, how it is scored, and how students and their families can use the data to monitor their progress. The document also provides a sample PDF score report walkthrough so you can interpret your student’s score reports.  \nRelated Resources  \n[Visit](Visit sat.org/scores to find information about:)[ sat.org/scores](Visit sat.org/scores to find information about:)[ to find information about:](Visit sat.org/scores to find information about:)  \n􀂃 Score release dates  \n􀂃 Managing access to online scores  \n􀂃 Resources for online score reports  \n􀂃 Downloadable Understanding Scores for Students and Families documents  \nContacts for Students and Their Families  \nFor Students and Parents  \n [sat.org/inquiry](sat.org/inquiry)  \n 866-756-7346  \nFor Educators  \n [sateducator@collegeboard.org](sateducator@collegeboard.org)[ ](sateducator@collegeboard.org)[InSchoolSupport@collegeboard.org](InSchoolSupport@collegeboard.org)[ ](InSchoolSupport@collegeboard.org)[k12reports@info.collegeboard.org](k12reports@info.collegeboard.org)  \n 888-477-7728  \nAbout College Board  \nCollege Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, [and explore careers. Learn more at](and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org)[ cb.org](and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org).  \nSpring 2026 SAT With Essay Understanding Scores for Students and Families 2  \nThe SAT Suite of Assessments  \nHow the SAT Suite of Assessments Works  \nThe SAT® Suite of Assessments is an integrated system of tests that includes the SAT (for students in grades 11 and 12), the PSAT/NMSQT® and the PSAT™ 10 (for grades 10 and 11), and the PSAT™ 8/9 (for grades 8 and 9) . The tests measure the same skills and knowledge in grade-appropriate ways. They work together to show college readiness over time so educators, students, and parents can monitor student progress. Their content reflects the kind of meaningful, engaging, and challenging work that students find in middle school and high school courses taught today.  \nHow the SAT Is Organized  \nThe SAT Suite uses multistage adaptive testing (MST) . Relying on MST means we can fairly and accurately measure the same things with a shorter, more secure test while preserving test reliability. Both the Reading and Writing and the Math sections are divided into two equal-length and separately timed stages, each composed of a module of questions. The first module contains a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Based on how a student performs on the first module, the second module of questions will either be more difficult or less difficult. By adapting to a student’s performance level, the responsive test will provide students with a more efficient assessment of their academic strengths.  \nNOTE: Students who are taking the Essay section of the SAT will do so after completing the Reading and Writing section and the Math section.  \nHow the SAT Is Scored  \nThe SAT Suite uses a multistage adaptive test design and item response theory (IRT) methodology to precisely measure students’ knowledge and skills with fewer questions in less time. Every test includes a standardized set of question types and measures the same content domains, so all students have the same opportunity to demonstrate their strengths. 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