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ACT Test Prep Class Pre-Test Interpretation

Libertyville High School's. ACT Test Prep Class Pre-Test Interpretation. Nancy Stetter & Sarah Kelly Counselors. Welcome the LHS Test Prep!. Why are we here? Our mission…. Why is this class effective? How important are your test scores?. Pre-test vs PSAE ACT 2001-2009.

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ACT Test Prep Class Pre-Test Interpretation

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  1. Libertyville High School's ACT Test Prep ClassPre-Test Interpretation Nancy Stetter & Sarah Kelly Counselors

  2. Welcome the LHS Test Prep! • Why are we here? Our mission…. • Why is this class effective? • How important are your test scores?

  3. Pre-test vs PSAE ACT 2001-2009 • 1371 students took both the Pre-test and the PSAE ACT • 79% went up by an average of 2.72 points • 7.9% went down by an average of 1.66 points • 13% stayed the same • Overall improvement for 1371 students was +2.07 points

  4. The ACT • What is it? • ACT FAQs • How often should I take it? When? • Does it matter which scores I send? • How do I sign up? • How do I send scores? • PSAE ACT vs national tests

  5. PRAIRIE STATE ACHIEVEMENT EXAMINATION (PSAE) April 27, 2011 Everything you need to know about PSAE

  6. Which students must participate in spring PSAE testing? • All students classified by their districts as in grade 11 at the time of testing, except • Some IEP students take the Illinois Alternate Assessment (IAA) • Includes foreign exchange students in grade 11

  7. Do colleges accept ACT scores from PSAE testing? • Forms and scores equivalent to other ACT tests • U.S. colleges and universities notified by ACT • All Illinois colleges and ISAC accept state ACT scores YES!

  8. What do I need to bring the day of the test? • Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast • Pencils, #2 • ID card • Calculator • Snack

  9. PSAE Day 1Standard TimeTest Day Schedule • ACT English 45 min. • ACT Mathematics 60 min. • (15-minute break) • ACT Reading 35 min. • ACT Science 35 min. • (5 minute stand by your desk break) • ACT Writing 30 min.

  10. PSAE Day 2Test Day Schedule • ISBE Science40 min. • WorkKeys Applied Math 45 min. • (15-minute break) • WorkKeys Reading for Info45 min.

  11. When will PSAE results be reported? All scores are mailed to the student at home. • ACT • Student Reports (to home May/June) • HS and College Reports (May/June) • School and District Profile Reports (October)

  12. How can I prepare for the test? • Take core curriculum classes • ACT Prep Class at LHS • ACT Online Software at www.act.org • KeyTrain Software through curriculum • Method Test Prep- Family Connections (Naviance)

  13. How to sign up…. • For the PSAE ACT… • A letter will be sent home the 1st week of April explaining the process • LHS in mandated by the State of Illinois… • U.S. History classes • Diane Phillips, Assistant Principal is in charge • For a NATIONAL ACT… • www.actstudent.org

  14. The Pre-Test Results • The Student Score report • Use your Score Report and Explanations to identify questions you should have gotten correct • Use the textbook’s Review section and the class to brush up on content areas

  15. 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.

  16. College Readiness Standards™ Benchmarks

  17. The Pre-Test Results • Set goals now! Use your explanations and the Standards for Transition • Rule of Thumb • 2:1 Math and English • 1:1 Reading and Science

  18. The Pre-Test Results To go from a 22 to a 24 you would only need to get @ 4 more questions correct! English Score Range 16-19 20-23 You got a 22 24-27 Go for a 24! 28-32 33-36 Use your materials to identify question types and their concepts to get 4 more correct!

  19. Admission Into College! Every student has access to college and scholarships.

  20. The Traditional Way • 3 Ways: • G.P.A. = 45% • ACT/SAT exam = 45% • Other = 10%

  21. The Pre-Test Results Try to move up one Score Range in each of the sub test areas! You can do it!

  22. Libertyville High School 220 students ACT Form Code: 0556B English: 21.5 Math: 22.9Reading: 22 Science: 22 Composite: 22.2

  23. The Cambridge Six-Step Approach: 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

  24. The Pre-Test Results • The teacher’s report • Teachers will identify questions and concepts that the different classes should focus on to improve your scores • Take advantage of knowing commonly missed questions

  25. The LHS ACT Prep Class • What is included and what is not? • Pre/Post test with score reports • Textbook and other materials • 12 hours of instruction, 3 hours in each area • Registration for a real, live, NATIONAL ACT is NOT included

  26. The LHS ACT Prep Class

  27. The LHS ACT Prep Class • What to do about potential class conflicts? • Conflicts with the post test? • Class expectations • Good attendance • Do your work! • Bring your textbook, test booklet and test results to every class!

  28. The LHS ACT Prep Class • Math & English Remediation • English Remediation- Monday Feb 7 6:30-8:00 • Math Remediation- Wed Feb 9 6:30-8:00 • What is it? Who is it for? • How do I sign up?

  29. The LHS ACT Prep Class • Writing Workshop- • Wednesday, April 6 in the Studio Theater 6:30-8:00pm • Optional class • Packet & PowerPoint

  30. College Workshop for Juniors II: What’s Your Type? Tuesday, Februayr 15th in the Auditorium at 7:00 Good luck with your ACT’s!

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