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EXPLORE-ACTCollege Readiness TestScore Report Interpretation
Learning TargetsStudents will understand the components of the
individual Explore-ACT score report.
Students will identify the strengths and the areas of growth in
English, Reading, Math and Science.
CautionACT score is one of predictors for student success in
college. Colleges also look at other attributes; rigor in your
course work (honors & AP classes), GPA, class rank, extra
curricular involvements etc.Focus on strengths, then work on the
areas that need improvement.If your scores did not meet benchmark,
that does NOT mean you cannot go to college.
How does the ACT determines if you will be ready for
college?College Readiness Benchmark Score TestCollege
Course(s)EXPLOREGrade 7EXPLOREGrade 8The ACTGrade 11EnglishEnglish
Composition121318Math Algebra 161722ReadingSocial
Sciences141521ScienceBiology1920244Answer the questions on the
worksheet.4If you score at or above benchmark score on ACT, you
have a 50% chance of earning a B or a 75% chance of earning a C in
an entry level college course.Example: If you score 18 or higher on
English, you have a 50% chance of getting a B in English 101 class
in college.Lets Get Started!
6What you need Explore-ACT Score Report Test booklet Using Your
Explore Results Score Report Handout Pencil
What is in the individual score report?8
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9Your ScoreYour scores are between 1 and 25.It is best to think
of your scores in terms of a range for the subject and the
composite scores.For subject score (Reading, English, Math,
Science), the score range is plus or minus 2. Example: If your
score is 15 in English, your score range is 13-17.For the Composite
Score, the score range is plus or minus 1. Example: Composite score
15 would mean score range of 14-16.
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
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College Readiness12Answer the questions on the worksheet.
13Answer the questions on the worksheet.13
14Answer the questions on the worksheet.14Explain how ACTs
World-of-Work Map is used to report students possible career areas
based on their answers to a 72-item inventory about activities that
interest them. The map, shown on page 7 of Its Your Future! divides
groups of similar jobs into 26 career areas. Students are given
tips about collecting information on future job
possibilities.Student results from the UNIACT Interest Inventory
are reported three ways:Your choice of Career Area Shaded regions
on the World-of-Work Map graphicShaded career area titlesStudents
can check for consistency between the career plans they reported
and their Interest Inventory results.Students will likely need help
from a teacher, counselor, or parent when completing theTips for
Exploring Career Possibilities section.Emphasize that interests
change. This is only a beginning activity in career exploration and
planning.Expect some lively discussion - especially from parents -
as the group considersfuture plans and career goals.Students should
begin to consider a high school course plan that will help them
achieve their career goals.EnglishSubject Scores AnalysisBenchmark
Score8th Grade Benchmark: 13Range Score: 11 - 15
7th Grade Benchmark: 12Range Score: 10 - 14
English Column 1 question numberColumn 2 correct answerColumn 3
your answer+ if your answer was correctIf your answer was
incorrect, you will see the letter you chose. Example: Ho if you
left it blankColumn 4 subscore u for Usage/Mechanics and r for
Rhetorical skillsAnswer the questions on the worksheet.
English Circle the number of questions you answered incorrectly
on the score report.In the test booklet, circle the same number of
questions you answered incorrectly. Underline the correct answer
for the questions you answered incorrectly.
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
Reading
Subject Scores AnalysisBenchmark Score 8th Grade Benchmark:
17Range Score: 15 19
7th Grade Benchmark: 16Range Score: 14 - 18ReadingColumn 1
question numberColumn 2 correct answerColumn 3 your answer+ if your
answer was correctIf your answer was incorrect, you will see the
letter you chose. Example: Ho if you left it blank
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
ReadingCircle the number of questions you answered incorrectly
on the score report.In the test booklet, circle the same number of
questions you answered incorrectly. Underline the correct answer
for the questions you answered incorrectly.
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
MathSubject Scores AnalysisBenchmark Score 8th Grade Benchmark:
15Range Score: 13 17
7th Grade Benchmark: 14Range Score: 12 - 16 MathColumn 1
question numberColumn 2 correct answerColumn 3 your answer+ if your
answer was correctIf your answer was incorrect, you will see the
letter you chose. Example: Ho if you left it blank
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
MathCircle the number of questions you answered incorrectly on
the score report.In the test booklet, circle the same number of
questions you answered incorrectly. Underline the correct answer
for the questions you answered incorrectly.
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
ScienceSubject Scores AnalysisBenchmark Score 8th Grade
Benchmark: 20Range Score: 18 22
7th Grade Benchmark: 19Range Score: 17 - 21ScienceColumn 1
question numberColumn 2 correct answerColumn 3 your answer+ if your
answer was correctIf your answer was incorrect, you will see the
letter you chose. Example: Ho if you left it blank
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
ScienceCircle the number of questions you answered incorrectly
on the score report.In the test booklet, circle the same number of
questions you answered incorrectly. Underline the correct answer
for the questions you answered incorrectly.
Answer the questions on the worksheet.
