ACT Test Prep Class Pre-Test Interpretation

ACT Test Prep ACT Test Prep ClassClass

Pre-Test Pre-Test InterpretationInterpretationNancy Stetter & Sarah Nancy Stetter & Sarah

KellyKelly

CounselorsCounselors

Welcome the LHS Test Welcome the LHS Test Prep!Prep!

Why are we here? Our Why are we here? Our mission….mission….

Why is this class effective?Why is this class effective?How important are your How important are your

test scores?test scores?

Pre-test vs PSAE ACT Pre-test vs PSAE ACT 2001-20092001-2009

1371 students took both the Pre-test 1371 students took both the Pre-test and the PSAE ACTand the PSAE ACT

79% went up by an average of 2.72 79% went up by an average of 2.72 pointspoints

7.9% went down by an average of 7.9% went down by an average of 1.66 points1.66 points

13% stayed the same13% stayed the same Overall improvement for 1371 Overall improvement for 1371

students was +2.07 pointsstudents was +2.07 points

The ACTThe ACT

What is it?What is it? ACT FAQsACT FAQs

How often should I take it? When?How often should I take it? When? Does it matter which scores I send?Does it matter which scores I send? How do I sign up?How do I sign up? How do I send scores? How do I send scores?

PSAE ACT vs national tests PSAE ACT vs national tests

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PRAIRIE STATE PRAIRIE STATE ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT

EXAMINATION (PSAE)EXAMINATION (PSAE)April 27,

2011Everything you need to know about

PSAE

Which students must Which students must participate in spring PSAE participate in spring PSAE

testing?testing? All students classified by All students classified by

their districts as in grade 11 their districts as in grade 11 at the time of testing, at the time of testing, exceptexcept Some IEP students take the Some IEP students take the

Illinois Alternate Assessment Illinois Alternate Assessment (IAA)(IAA)

Includes foreign exchange Includes foreign exchange students in grade 11students in grade 11

Do colleges accept Do colleges accept ACT scores from PSAE ACT scores from PSAE

testing?testing?

Forms and scores equivalent to other ACT Forms and scores equivalent to other ACT teststests

U.S. colleges and universities notified by U.S. colleges and universities notified by ACTACT

All Illinois colleges and ISAC accept state All Illinois colleges and ISAC accept state ACT scoresACT scores

YES!

What do I need to bring the What do I need to bring the day of the test?day of the test?

Get a good night’s sleep and eat Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfastbreakfast

Pencils, #2Pencils, #2 ID cardID card CalculatorCalculator SnackSnack

PSAE Day 1PSAE Day 1 Standard Standard TimeTime

Test Day Schedule Test Day Schedule

ACT EnglishACT English 45 min.45 min. ACT MathematicsACT Mathematics 60 min.60 min.

(15-minute break)(15-minute break) ACT ReadingACT Reading 35 min.35 min. ACT Science ACT Science 35 min.35 min.

(5 minute stand by your desk break)(5 minute stand by your desk break) ACT WritingACT Writing 30 min.30 min.

PSAE Day 2PSAE Day 2

Test Day ScheduleTest Day Schedule

ISBE ScienceISBE Science 40 min.40 min.

WorkKeys Applied Math WorkKeys Applied Math 45 min.45 min.

(15-minute break) (15-minute break)

WorkKeys Reading for WorkKeys Reading for InfoInfo 45 min.45 min.

When will PSAE results be When will PSAE results be reported?reported?

All scores are mailed to All scores are mailed to the student at home.the student at home.

ACTACT Student Reports Student Reports (to home (to home

May/June)May/June) HS and College Reports HS and College Reports

(May/June)(May/June) School and District School and District

Profile Reports Profile Reports (October)(October)

How can I prepare for the How can I prepare for the test?test?

Take core curriculum classes Take core curriculum classes ACT Prep Class at LHS ACT Prep Class at LHS ACT Online Software at www.act.org ACT Online Software at www.act.org KeyTrain Software through KeyTrain Software through

curriculumcurriculum Method Test Prep- Family Method Test Prep- Family

Connections (Naviance)Connections (Naviance)

How to sign up….How to sign up….

For the PSAE ACT…For the PSAE ACT… A letter will be sent home the 1A letter will be sent home the 1stst week of week of

April explaining the processApril explaining the process LHS in mandated by the State of Illinois…LHS in mandated by the State of Illinois… U.S. History classesU.S. History classes Diane Phillips, Assistant Principal is in Diane Phillips, Assistant Principal is in

chargecharge For a NATIONAL ACT…For a NATIONAL ACT…

www.actstudent.org

The Pre-Test ResultsThe Pre-Test Results

The Student Score reportThe Student Score reportUse your Score Report and Use your Score Report and Explanations to Explanations to identifyidentify questions you should have questions you should have gotten correctgotten correct

Use the textbook’s Review Use the textbook’s Review section and the class to section and the class to brush up on content areasbrush up on content areas

College Readiness Standards™ Benchmarks

• A benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT subject test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college courses.

College Readiness Standards™ Benchmarks

TestTest EXPLOREEXPLORE PLANPLAN ACTACT

EnglishEnglish 1313 1515 1818

MathematicsMathematics 1717 1919 2222

ReadingReading 1515 1717 2121

ScienceScience 2020 2121 2424

CompositeComposite 1616 1818 2121


Set goals nowSet goals now! Use your ! Use your explanations and the explanations and the Standards for TransitionStandards for Transition

Rule of Thumb Rule of Thumb 2:1 Math and English2:1 Math and English1:1 Reading and 1:1 Reading and ScienceScience


English Score English Score RangeRange

16-1916-19

20-2320-23 You got a You got a 2222

24-27 Go for a 24-27 Go for a 24!24!

28-3228-32

33-3633-36

To go from a 22 to a 24 you would only need to get @ 4 more questions correct!Use your materials to identify question types and their concepts to get 4 more correct!

Admission Into College!Admission Into College!

Every student has Every student has access to college access to college and scholarships.and scholarships.

The Traditional Way

3 Ways:

G.P.A. = 45% ACT/SAT exam = 45% Other = 10%


Try to move up one Try to move up one Score Range in each Score Range in each

of the sub test areas! of the sub test areas!

You can do it!You can do it!

Libertyville High School220 students ACT Form Code: 0556B

English: 21.5Math: 22.9Reading: 22Science: 22

Composite:22.2

Step 1: Diagnostic Testing and Assessment Reports

Step 2: “Basic” Skills Review

Step 3: In-Class Problem-Solving, Concepts, and

Strategies

Step 4: Practice Test Reinforcement

Step 5: Final Exam and Assessment

Step 6: Personal Study and Improvement Plan

The Cambridge Six-Step Approach:


The teacher’s reportThe teacher’s reportTeachers will identify Teachers will identify questions and concepts that questions and concepts that the different classes should the different classes should focus on to improve your focus on to improve your scoresscores

Take advantage of knowing Take advantage of knowing commonly missed questionscommonly missed questions

The LHS ACT Prep ClassThe LHS ACT Prep Class

What is included and what is not?What is included and what is not? Pre/Post test with score reportsPre/Post test with score reports Textbook and other materialsTextbook and other materials 12 hours of instruction, 3 hours 12 hours of instruction, 3 hours

in each areain each area Registration for a real, live, Registration for a real, live,

NATIONAL ACT is NATIONAL ACT is NOTNOT included included



What to do about potential class What to do about potential class conflicts?conflicts?

Conflicts with the post test?Conflicts with the post test? Class expectationsClass expectations

Good attendanceGood attendance Do your work!Do your work! Bring your textbook, test booklet Bring your textbook, test booklet

and test results to every class!and test results to every class!

Math & English RemediationMath & English RemediationEnglish Remediation- English Remediation- Monday Feb 7 6:30-8:00Monday Feb 7 6:30-8:00

Math Remediation- Wed Math Remediation- Wed Feb 9 6:30-8:00Feb 9 6:30-8:00

What is it? Who is it for?What is it? Who is it for?How do I sign up?How do I sign up?


Writing Workshop-Writing Workshop- Wednesday, April 6 in the Wednesday, April 6 in the

Studio Theater 6:30-Studio Theater 6:30-8:00pm8:00pm

Optional classOptional class Packet & PowerPointPacket & PowerPoint


College Workshop for Juniors II:College Workshop for Juniors II:What’s Your Type?What’s Your Type?

Tuesday, Februayr 15Tuesday, Februayr 15thth in the Auditorium at in the Auditorium at 7:007:00

Good luck with your ACT’s!

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ACT Test Prep Class Pre-Test Interpretation