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• EXPLORE shows your strengths and weaknesses in English, mathematics, reading, and science.

• EXPLORE helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you.

• EXPLORE helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.

Why Take EXPLORE?

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Materials

* Using your EXPLORE Results

* Your individual Score Report

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• What is the Student Score Report?This individualized report details scores received on the assessment and the career plans and needs indicated by the student.

• What does the Student Score Report provide?➡Suggestions for improving student academic skills ➡Careers that match student interests➡ Indicators of college readiness

Student Score Report

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EXPLORE Score Report

Side 1

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Student/School Information

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Your ScoresDid I meet the benchmarks?

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English Mathematics Reading Science

Punctuation Pre-Algebra Prose Fiction Data Representations

Grammar and Usage

Elementary Algebra Humanities Research

Summaries

Sentence Structure Coordinate Geometry Social Sciences Conflicting

Viewpoints

Strategy Plan Geometry

Organization

Style

Subject-Area Test Content

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ACT Subject-Area Test College Course EXPLORE

BenchmarkPLAN

Benchmark

English English Composition 13 15

Mathematics College Algebra 17 19

Reading Social Sciences 16 18

Science Biology 18 20

Benchmarks

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Your Estimated PLAN®

Composite Score Range

What is my predicted PLAN score?

Will my PLAN score be competitive?

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Your High School Course Plans Compared to Core

Am I taking a rigorous course

curriculum?

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Areas in Which You Would Like Additional Help

What skills do I need to improve to be

competitive in high school and ready for college and a career?

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Your Plans for After High School

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College Readiness

Did I meet the benchmarks?

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Your Career Possibilities

Which careers interest me the most?

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EXPLORE Score Report

Side 2

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Review Your Answers

Which subject area tests were challenging for me?

Which subject tests were easier for me?

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Your Skills

What suggestions are given to help me improve my skills?

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www.explorestudent.org

Where can I find more information online?

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When using your Score Report, ask yourself some questions:

• Does my high school course plan include challenging college prep courses?

• What skills do I need to work on to be sure I am on target for college?

• How can I learn more about careers that interest me?

What Do I Do Now?

Essential Questions

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✓ Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week.

✓ Keep a daily “to do” list.✓ Set goals for yourself.✓ Do your reading assignments before the material is

discussed in class.✓ Pay close attention and take good notes in class.✓ Prepare for tests during your regular study times

instead of cramming at the last minute.

Study Skills Checklist for Students

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• Take challenging college prep courses in high school.

• Explore the many career options available and think about how your career choices will affect your future.

• Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.

Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning