Explore, Plan, & ACT 2011 Parent Score Review Session.
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Explore, Plan, & ACT2011 Parent Score Review Session
Standardized Tests –Why take them? EXPLORE (8th-9th grades)
A baseline assessment that provides early indicators of college readiness (Benchmark Scores)
helps students develop rigorous high school coursesUseful career exploration and planning program
PLAN (10th grade)A midpoint assessment that identifies areas of academic
needConnects students with collegesServes as a powerful predictor of performance on the
ACT. ACT (11th-12th grades)
Measures what students have learned, what they are ready to learn next, and what they must learn to prepare for college
Used as a standard for college admissions
Benefits of takingStandardized Tests• Increases students’ college readiness• Increases education achievement• Encourages students to take rigorous,
college prep courses• Promotes educational and career
planning• Increases college enrollment,
persistence, and success
http://www.act.org/standard/pdf/CRS.pdf
Minimum Scores for College Readiness
http://www.act.org/standard/pdf/CRS.pdf
Understanding Your Test Scores
Track/Compare Scores
Are you on Track?
Are you on Track?
Planning for College
Are you on Track?
Career Choice Recommendations
Assessing Strengths/Weaknesses
PSAT
EXPLORE Benchmarks
EXPLORE College Readiness Benchmarks
Subject Test Score National Average
English 14 15.7
Math 18 16.3
Reading 16 15.4
Science 20 17.1
PLAN Benchmarks
PLAN College Readiness Benchmarks
Subject Test Score National Average
English 15 16.2
Math 19 17.6
Reading 17 16.7
Science 21 17.8
ACT Readiness
ACT College Readiness Benchmarks
Subject Test Score National Average
English 18 20.6
Math 22 21.1
Reading 21 21.3
Science 24 20.9
Writing 6 -
TA’s Plan for Continuing to Raise Academic Standards• Increasing course rigor • College Prep Class• Study Skills Seminar• ALEKS Math Program• Aligning curriculum with Common Core
Standards• Standards-based grading• Teacher Coaching• Professional Learning Communities
TA’s Plan for Continuing to Raise Academic Standards
• Student Prep Options– Aggressive Learning (Don Milner)– StudyWorks Test Prep (www.studyworks.com)
– FREE practice questions and full-length practice tests or• Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com)
• $69.95 online prep course for 12 months (https://satonlinecourse.collegeboard.com/SR/index.jsp)