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Test Prep. October 22, 2013 Career Management 2 nd Ms. Seligman. 90 minutes from now…. Access PSAT/PLAN tests What the tests mean SAT/ACT Test Prep through Naviance Apps Test prep/ anxiety issues. PSAT & PLAN. PSAT “My College Quickstart ” Correct answers and explanations
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Test Prep October 22, 2013 Career Management 2nd Ms. Seligman
90 minutes from now… • Access PSAT/PLAN tests • What the tests mean • SAT/ACT Test Prep through Naviance • Apps • Test prep/ anxiety issues
PSAT & PLAN PSAT “My College Quickstart” • Correct answers and explanations • Personalized study plan • Use your personalized code (starts with a letter, 8 numbers, ends in a letter) • Has predicted SAT score range PLAN “Your Score Report” • Estimated ACT range & college readiness • Assesses your score vs. others • Suggestions for improving skills • Explores career area interests
SAT & ACT Prep Me • “Adaptive learning platform for the test preparation the diagnoses each students individual strengths and weaknesses, then creates a personalized study plan based on their needs and timelines.”
PrepMe • Login to Naviance • {prepme tab on left} • Complete your profile • {complete profile, choose Avatar, enter previous test scores} • Go to course and begin diagnostic test! • Enter next test date to create schedule • Review reports
Naviance PrepMe SAT ACT 84 lessons 75 quizzes 1 full length online test Pulls from 4 ACT tests 33 hours of test review • 104 lessons • 61 quizzes • 1 full length online test • Pulls from 9 SAT tests
Other prep materials • PSAT Quickstart program • SAT & ACT website • CFNC.org • Apps • All are free, but for a more thorough version there are paid versions
Test Prep • Be confident • Create a mantra • Be prepared mentally and physically • Clear your mind • Do your best • Know how to work MC • Rule out incorrect • Know there are traps • Avoid anxiety • Relax • Don’t stress yourself out BEFORE • Know directions ahead • Answer what you know, come back to what you don’t • If frustrated • stop and refocus • Go with your gut • PRACTICE!!!!!!