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Understanding Your EXPLORE Results

Understanding Your EXPLORE Results. 8 th Grade Academic Workshop. How can the EXPLORE Test Results Help me Academically? . The EXPLORE test provides valuable information on how to improve your academic skills

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Understanding Your EXPLORE Results

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  1. Understanding Your EXPLORE Results 8th Grade Academic Workshop

  2. How can the EXPLORE Test Results Help me Academically? The EXPLORE test provides valuable information on how to improve your academic skills • Shows your strengths and weaknesses in English, mathematics, reading, and science • Learn what subjects you are on target for college • Provides specific examples on how you can improve in the four subject areas National Average Composite Score • EXPLORE: 14.9 • PLAN: 17.5 • ACT: 21.1

  3. Sample Student EXPLORE Scores • Composite Score 15 • English:16, Math: 14, Reading: 16, Science: 15 • Percentile in State: Composite 63% • English: 76%, Math: 51%, Reading: 77%, Science: 44%

  4. Record Your PLAN ScoresUse PLAN Strategies Sheet • What is your composite score? • What is your score in each subject? • English, Math, Reading, Science • What is your composite percentile in school? • What is your percentile in each subject? • English, Math, Reading, Science

  5. College Readiness Scores • Sample Student: College Readiness Scores • On track in English and Reading • Not on track in Math and Science • What areas are you on track to be college ready?

  6. Estimated PLAN Composite Score • What is your estimated PLAN score range? • This score is based on your EXPLORE score • You can score higher on the PLAN test if you do your best in school until you take the test in 10th grade • Taking advanced classes should help raise your score • Additional information is in your booklet Using Your EXPLORE Results

  7. English: Suggestions for Sample StudentBased on Their EXPLORE Score

  8. Math: Suggestions for Sample StudentBased on Their EXPLORE Score

  9. Reading: Suggestions for Sample StudentBased on Their EXPLORE Score

  10. Science: Suggestions for Sample StudentBased on Their EXPLORE Score

  11. Preparing for High School: Study Skills Have a set study schedule for each day Use your planner to keep a “To Do” list Set short-term goals Read assignments (use Cornell Notes) before the material is discussed in class Pay close attention in class and use Cornell Notes Prepare for tests daily during your regular study time and avoid cramming at the last minute

  12. Complete EXPLORE Strategies Sheet

  13. Update Readiness Rubric EXPLORE Section

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