Test PrepOctober 22, 2013Career Management 2nd Ms. Seligman

90 minutes from now… Access PSAT/PLAN tests What the tests mean SAT/ACT Test Prep through Naviance Apps Test prep/ anxiety issues

PSAT & PLANPSAT “My College Quickstart”

Correct answers and explanations

Personalized study plan Use your personalized

code (starts with a letter, 8 numbers, ends in a letter)

Has predicted SAT score range

PLAN “Your Score Report”

Estimated ACT range & college readiness

Assesses your score vs. others

Suggestions for improving skills

Explores career area interests

Comparing testsSAT ACT

MEASUREMENT Aptitude: what you can learn Achievement: what you know alreadySTRUCTURE 10 sections, 3:45 minutes 4 sections, 2:55 minutesCONTENT Math, reading, writing Math, science, reading, englishWRONG ANSWERS 1/4 pt. penalty (SKIP) no penalty (ANSWER)SCORING 200-800 per section; max 2400 1-36 average for composite; max 36SHARING all test scores sent sent via score choiceOTHER USES scholarship and placement scholarship and placement

SAT & ACT Prep Me “Adaptive learning platform for the test

preparation the diagnoses each students individual strengths and weaknesses, then creates a personalized study plan based on their needs and timelines.”

PrepMe Login to Naviance

{prepme tab on left} Complete your profile

{complete profile, choose Avatar, enter previous test scores}

Go to course and begin diagnostic test! Enter next test date to create schedule Review reports

Naviance PrepMe

SAT 104 lessons 61 quizzes 1 full length online

test Pulls from 9 SAT

tests

ACT 84 lessons 75 quizzes 1 full length online

test Pulls from 4 ACT

tests 33 hours of test

review

Other prep materials PSAT Quickstart program SAT & ACT website CFNC.org Apps

All are free, but for a more thorough version there are paid versions

Test Prep Be confident

Create a mantra Be prepared mentally

and physically Clear your mind

Do your best Know how to work MC

Rule out incorrect Know there are traps

Avoid anxiety Relax Don’t stress yourself out

BEFORE Know directions ahead Answer what you know,

come back to what you don’t

If frustrated stop and refocus

Go with your gut PRACTICE!!!!!!