Making Sense of the SHSAT Scoring Chart
Trying to wrap your head around a shsat scoring chart can feel like trying to solve a puzzle within a puzzle. You finish a practice test, count up your correct answers, and then realize that a 45 out of 57 doesn't actually mean you got a 79%. In the world of New York City specialized high schools, the math just doesn't work that way. Instead, you're tossed into this system of "scaled scores" that can make your head spin if you look at it for too long. ...