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EXPLORE RESULTS interpretation and comparison 2011-12

Explore is a standardized test for 8th and 9th graders, measuring college readiness standards in English, Reading, Math, and Science. This report provides an interpretation and comparison of the 2011-12 Explore results, including benchmarks, scores, and suggestions for improvement.

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EXPLORE RESULTS interpretation and comparison 2011-12

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  1. EXPLORE RESULTS interpretation and comparison 2011-12

  2. EXPLORE • Standardized test normed for 8th and 9th graders • First in sequence: EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT • In Whitehall, taken in the 7th and 8th grade • Designed to measure college readiness standards

  3. The English Test • Measures standard written English- punctuation, grammar and usage and sentence structure (usage and mechanics) • Measures use of strategy, organization, and style of writing (rhetorical skills)

  4. The Reading Test • Measures ability to understand written material in different subjects • Skills measured include referring to detail, drawing conclusions, making comparisons and generalizations • Passages include prose fiction, humanities, and social sciences

  5. The Math Test • Measures mathematical reasoning • Focus is on the ability to reason • Questions cover knowledge and skills, application, and understanding concepts in pre-algebra, elementary algebra, geometry and statistics and probability

  6. The Science Test • Measures scientific reasoning skills • Measures ability to draw conclusions from scientific information • Information is presented through data representation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints • Drawn from life science, earth/space science, and physical science

  7. EXPLORE BENCHMARKS (scores to predict college success)

  8. Your score report • Information about your knowledge, skills, interests, and plans • Use to plan high school coursework and begin thinking about college and work

  9. MICHIGANMERITCURRICULUM (high school requirements) • English: 4 credits • Science: 3 credits including Biology, Chemistry OR Physics and one additional credit • Social Studies: 3 credits including World History, U.S. History and Government/Economics • PE/Health: 1 credit • Arts: 1 credit • Foreign Language: 2 credits • Online learning experience

  10. What do your scores mean? • Scores 1-25 • Composite is the average of all test scores (English, Reading, Math, and Science) • Scores in English are divided into Usage and Mechanics and Rhetorical Skills. These sub- scores are from 1-12

  11. Are You on Track? • Your scores can predict how you may do on future tests like PLAN and ACT • These are predictions and may vary based on the number of challenging courses you enroll in and how hard you work

  12. How Do Your Scores Compare? • The percentage on score sheet represents the percent of students scoring at or below your score in the nation • The local percent shows the percent of students scoring at or below your score in Whitehall

  13. How can you improve? • Take courses recommended for college • Challenge yourself • Use the test booklets to check your answers to improve on the 8th grade EXPLORE test • Ask for help from teachers • Take advantage of NHS tutors • Take practice tests at www.actstudent.org

  14. Your Future • Educational plans indicate what education or training you plan after high school • Career area preference is the area you indicated you liked

  15. EXPLORE, PLAN,ACT

  16. Why Go to College? • College grads have roughly half the unemployment rate of those without degrees • Median earnings for college grads are about $21,900 more per year which is almost $1 million more over a lifetime (information from Time magazine October 31, 2011, "I Owe U" by Kristina Dell)

  17. Employability and College Planning • U.S. isn't producing enough science and math graduates • High paying positions are going unfilled or to foreign applicants (information from Time magazine October 31, 2011 "I Owe U" by Kristina Dell)

  18. Whitehall Scores

  19. Percentage of students who reported needing help in particular areas

  20. Whitehall scoresclass of 2016- 9th graders

  21. Growth in the class of 2016on the EXPLORE test

  22. Whitehall scores Class of 2015(this year's 10th graders)

  23. EXPLORE test 2012test dates • 8th graders March 28, 2012 • 7th graders April 18, 2012

  24. Where can I find my scores? • 1. Score reports will be sent home • 2. Your scores have been recorded on your EDP at • www.careercruising.com • Username: WDS-student number • Password: birthdate (120499) • 3. Parents may use the new parent portal activation account

  25. For more information:Contact Mrs. Lori Hartman893-1030 x4700lorihartman@whitehallschools.net

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