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WorkKeys Mystery Unveiled

Why are WorkKeys tests included on the PSAE?. ISBE decided to incorporate two WorkKeys tests, Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics, into the PSAE for three reasons: 1. WorkKeys tests assess whether students can apply what they have learned in the classroom to non-classroom situations

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WorkKeys Mystery Unveiled

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    1. WorkKeys® – Mystery Unveiled Illinois ACT State Organization – 2007 Annual Conference Tuesday, November 27, 2007 – Springfield IL Wednesday, November 28, 2007 – Naperville/Lisle, IL

    2. Why are WorkKeys tests included on the PSAE? ISBE decided to incorporate two WorkKeys tests, Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics, into the PSAE for three reasons: 1. WorkKeys tests assess whether students can apply what they have learned in the classroom to non-classroom situations, as required by the “Applications of Learning” sections of the Illinois Learning Standards. 2. WorkKeys tests give students a set of scores that they can use to identify the workplace skills they have mastered and those they need to acquire. 3. WorkKeys scores are used by many employers as part of the process of determining whether a job applicant is suited for a particular job, just as the ACT is used by college officials as part of the college admissions process. Students may include their WorkKeys scores in their portfolio and present them when they seek employment.

    3. The WorkKeys System WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system measuring “real world” skills employers believe are critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation—skilled or professional— and at any level of education.

    4. WorkKeys Benefits The system is designed to: Help instructors/educators identify gaps between student skills and employment needs Develop more efficient teaching Enable students to see a reason to take coursework seriously Reduce turnover, overtime, and waste while increasing morale Get the most efficiency from your training practices Keep employers from moving entry-level jobs to other cities, states, or countries

    5. Job Analysis Identify skills required for the job Employers can: Profile skill requirements for specific jobs Evaluate job applicant skills Evaluate the skills of current employees Determine individual and organization skill needs Provide focused education and training needed to meet both individual and organization goals Aid communication between employers and educators/trainers Employers can: Profile skill requirements for specific jobs Evaluate job applicant skills Evaluate the skills of current employees Determine individual and organization skill needs Provide focused education and training needed to meet both individual and organization goals Aid communication between employers and educators/trainers

    6. Assessment Scores Shows current skill levels of students or job applicants Individuals can: Document and credential generic employability skills Provide employers with evidence of skills attained Identify personal education and training needs See a reason to take coursework seriously Document skill development over time Identify jobs for which current preparation is sufficient Explore appropriate career pathsIndividuals can: Document and credential generic employability skills Provide employers with evidence of skills attained Identify personal education and training needs See a reason to take coursework seriously Document skill development over time Identify jobs for which current preparation is sufficient Explore appropriate career paths

    7. Training A comparison of an individual’s WorkKeys skill levels with the skill levels required for a specific job

    8. WorkKeys in Illinois

    10. NCRC National Career Readiness Certificate Individuals who score at certain levels on three WorkKeys assessments — Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information—will qualify for a certificate.

    11. WorkKeys Applied Math Applied Mathematics test items are designed to assess the following skills.

    12. WorkKeys Applied Math Applied Mathematics skills are assessed in problems that involve:

    15. WorkKeys Reading for Information Reading for Information test items are designed to assess the following skills.

    16. WorkKeys Reading for Information Reading For Information skills are assessed in problems that involve:

    19. WorkKeys Raw to Scale “Guess”

    20. Reading Left Behind By WorkKeys or ACT

    21. WorkKeys Level Scores

    22. Preparation Tools WIN Julie Andrews Cook Regional Sales Director 478-453-0234 478-456-2601 cell jcook@w-win.com http://www.w-win.com/

    23. Preparation Tools KeyTrain Melissa Meade Implementation Director Thinking Media - KeyTrain 423-266-2244 877-842-6205 toll free ? 423-266-2111 fax melissa@keytrain.com http://www.keytrain.com/

    24. Illinois ACT WorkKeys Consultant Barbara Halsey barbara.halsey@act.org

    25. Illinois Elementary/Secondary Senior Consultant George Schlott ACT Midwest Region Office 300 Knightsbridge Parkway, Suite 300 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847/634-2560 FAX – 847/634-1074 george.schlott@act.org

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