2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard - see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com
Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.
Improving Learner Outcomes while Preparing Students for PTE Academic
Abstract
International students now test with PTE Academic instead of TOEFL or IELTS to support their applications to universities. PTE preparation genuinely helps students improve English skills, not just test-taking skills.
This session introduces how Massachusetts administrators and teachers can prepare students for PTE Academic.
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Program Administration
Primary Audience
College/University ESL Programs
Secondary Audience
High School (9-12)
Presenter/Organizer
Puck Fernsten, PTE Academic (Pearson)
Biographical Statement
Puck Fernsten, MBA, has represented PTE Academic during its march from obscurity to well over 100,000 test takers annually. His favorite word is "excelsior".