act test prep class pre-test interpretation nancy stetter & sarah kelly counselors
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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
The Pre-Test ResultsThe Pre-Test Results
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
The Pre-Test ResultsThe Pre-Test Results
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%
The Pre-Test ResultsThe Pre-Test Results
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 Pre-Test ResultsThe Pre-Test Results
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
The LHS ACT Prep ClassThe LHS ACT Prep Class
The LHS ACT Prep ClassThe LHS ACT Prep Class
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?
The LHS ACT Prep ClassThe LHS ACT Prep Class
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
The LHS ACT Prep ClassThe LHS ACT Prep Class
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!