ACTWorkKeys

WorkKeys test dates:Nov. 17-19

and 21

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Q: I’ve already taken the

ACT..this is the same test.

A: No, this is a different

test by ACT. It’s not the

same test.

Q: Why do I have to take

this test and my friend

doesn’t?

A: You are or will be a

CTE concentrator OR

you’ve completed 2 CTE

classes with one being a

2nd level course. Ex:

Drafting I & II or Criminal

Justice, etc. Also, you

must be a senior or

junior who could possibly

graduate this school

year.

Common Questions asked by students

Q: Are the questions easy?

A: Questions vary in levels of

difficulty. Level 3 are easier

questions and Level 7 are more

challenging questions.

Q: Can I use a calculator for the

Applied Math test?

A: Yes. You may use any four-

function, scientific, or graphing

calculator. However, there is a list

of prohibited calculators – see the

website for a detailed list.

Common Questions asked by students

Q: What’s the highest score I

can earn?

A: Platinum – Scores at least a

6 on each test. Has skills for

99% of jobs profiled.

A: Gold – Scores at least a 5 on

each test. Has skills for 90% of

jobs profiled.

A: Silver – Scores at least a 4

on each test. Has skills for 65%

of jobs profiled.

A: Bronze – Scores at least a 3

on each test. Has skills for 35%

of jobs profiled.

Scenario: if a student scores a 6

on Math, 3 on Locating

Information and a 4 on Reading

they would earn a “3” which

would be a Bronze certificate.

Common Questions asked by students

Q: What do I need to do the

day of the test?

A: Report to 1st period for

attendance and quickly

report to your testing room.

Teachers have a Google

Doc called “WorkKeys

2014” which shows the

students, test date and

testing room.

Q: Do I need to take

anything to the testing

room?

A: Pencil and calculator.

Cell phones will be collected

on this day during the test.

Common Questions by students

Q: Are there any employers

locally who recognize this

credential?

A: Yes. Here are a few

organizations/businesses who

recognize the value of the

Career Readiness Certificate:

*A Caring Alternative –

Morganton

*Nypro Health Care – Asheville

*Wolfe Inc. – Asheville

*Acumet – Hickory

*AGI – Forest city

*Alph Tech Inc. – Fletcher

*Applebee’s – Wilmington

*Kimberly Clark –

Hendersonville

Note: more employers listed on the

website

Common Questions asked by students & teachers

Q: As a school how are we

accountable?

A: We must have 95%

participation rate.

A: We must meet our

targets

A: We are accountable for

how many “gold, silver and

platinum” credentials

students earn.

Common Questions asked by teachers

1. The CRC is a credential

that shows employers

you have fundamental

workplace skills.

What is the NC Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)?

1. November 17 & 18

I’ll test 28 students with

“separate

room”/extended time –

Internet Version test in

the CTE LAB

2. November 19

Make Up test in CTE LAB

3. November 21

MASS TESTING!!! Testing

will be in CTE Labs,

English Lab and Media

Center. Around 193

students will take the

test on this day. Make

up’s will be the following

week

4. Total Testing: 221

Test Dates

Sample Math – Level 3

DD

Sample Math – Level 5

D

Sample Math – Level 7

DD

Sample Reading for Information Level 7

D

Sample Locating Information

DD

Visit: www.act.org/workkeys

More information . . .

ACRHS Website

More information . . .

This 68 page PDF was emailed to

teachers earlier. It contains a lot

of helpful information to

share with students as well

as several practice

problems from each assessment and the answers!

Incentives . . .Tentative Date: December 5 Backup Date: December 8

If a student earns a Level 4 or higher (silver, gold or platinum certificate) on the ACT WorkKeys you will be able to participate in a special event sponsored by NC National Guard. 

The Paint Ball Arena is a 40 foot by 80 foot enclosed inflatable arena with inflatable obstacles inside. The arena comes with paintball markers, and safety equipment to field up to two teams of five at once. The Arena can be used for a wide range of scenarios and is great for participants and spectators alike.

The mobile rock wall is 28 foot tall with four climbing lanes. The climbers are attached with a harness to a cable, which insures climber safety at all times.