The SHSAT exam will transition from a traditional pencil-and-paper format to digital testing, while the content—including Math and English sections—remains unchanged. This transition, part of a $17 million initiative with Pearson, aims to reflect students' increasingly digital learning environments. Although the digital format may enhance navigation, there are concerns about its impact on performance, as many students may struggle with online testing. Moreover, existing digital prep materials won't match the new format until practice tests become available in March 2025, creating challenges for students preparing for the exam.
The SHSAT will now be taken digitally instead of on paper, with no changes to the test content but concerns about how students will adapt to this format.
Education Department spokesperson Jenna Lyle emphasized that this shift is an extension of the digital evolution present in students' lives, advocating for the transition.
Although parents worry about the impact on performance, the digital format might facilitate easier navigation, but some students historically perform worse on digital exams.
Digital preparation tools are available; however, they won't align perfectly with the new test format until official practice tests are released in March 2025.
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