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Cover Page. Marvin Beresford Marvinb@tcaprep.com www.tcaprep.com 615-886-0445. An Eternal Challenge …. ACTs. About TCA. About TCA. Providing an Effective ACT Solution Educator designed Skill based Data driven 19 Years of Proven Results. TCA Edge. The TCA Edge.

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  1. Cover Page Marvin Beresford Marvinb@tcaprep.com www.tcaprep.com 615-886-0445

  2. An Eternal Challenge … ACTs

  3. About TCA About TCA • Providing an Effective ACT Solution • Educator designed • Skill based • Data driven • 19 Years of Proven Results

  4. TCA Edge The TCA Edge • Online StudyGuide for the ACT/SAT/PSAT • Data-driven • Precise diagnosis of weakest skills • Remediate weakest skill areas • WritePrep • Innovative “FinalPrep” tool • Classroom Support Tools • Curriculum Guides for the SAT and ACT • Professional Development • A Proven Solution

  5. Georgia Department of Education Report Scores Go Up When Students Use The StudyGuide

  6. What’s The Goal For March? 100% of your Juniors Score a Minimum of 18 in English, Math, Reading ( and Science) on the ACT on Tuesday March 9, 2010

  7. The Challenge • Two Critical Factors To Consider • Identify students in danger of not meeting the CATS Benchmark • Minimize mandatory remediation for students scoring < 18 • Increase all test takers scores • Increase School ACT average for report card and increase college & scholarship $$ opportunities for your students Scenario 77 Students Average ACT Math = 20 +23 Students Average ACT Math = 15 18.85 Average

  8. What’s on the ACT?

  9. Don’t let 18 questions be the difference between Meeting Goal and not What Does It Take To Go From a 15 to an 18 On the ACT? In 2007 A score of 15 put a student in the 17th- 22nd percentile in KY A score of 18 put a student in the 30th- 38th percentile in KY

  10. What raises score What raises ACT scores? Understanding the Test 10% Reviewing weakest skills 80% Understanding Test Taking Strategies 10%

  11. Powerful Reporting For Educators Powerful Reporting • Embedded in StudyGuide Software • Reports performance at five definable levels • ex: district, school, grade, classroom, student • Aggregates common weak skill areas in rank order • Provides immediatefeedback • Records student progress • Provides graphical output Helps to focus students and educators Saves Time and Frustration!

  12. Individual Skill Feedback Individual Skill Feedback Report Score on a real ACT Focus on weakest skills Performance in all areas

  13. On Quizzes, Students Get A Hint If They Get The Wrong Answer AND… …An Explanation Of The Problem When They Retry The Problem Lessons Cover The Key Concepts Needed For The ACT Every Skill Has A Lesson and Quizzes For Students

  14. Math Skills English Skills Science Skills Reading Skills Group Skill ReportPinpoint Common Student Weaknesses Tailor Classroom Instruction For Your Students by using the Curriculum Guide Lessons

  15. Curriculum Guide for the ACT • Specific Teacher Support to help them focus on the key points • Provides classroom teaching activities • Target identified common weaknesses in the classroom • Consistent prep across classrooms • Complements the content contained in the StudyGuide for the ACT Gives teachers the knowledge and confidence they need

  16. Final Prep FinalPrep • Web-based – Included in the StudyGuide • Done a few days before students take the ACT • Ensures key concepts are fresh in short-term memory • Students get the boost they need just before the test • Provides a focused review when needed most

  17. Professional Development Our Professional Development Program is tailored to district needs. Models • Quick Start • Job-Embedded

  18. Implementation Options • The Flexibility of the StudyGuide Enables Schools to Tailor a Program to Fit THEIR Needs • Curriculum Enhancement • Elective Course • Before/After-School Program • Independent Study • Summer School Program Sit down with your team & determine your optimum schedule

  19. Understandthe ACT (1 Hour) Using the TCA Curriculum Guide Identify your weakest skills (3 Hours) Using a StudyGuide diagnostic test and Skill Feedback Report Review your four weakest skills (4-5 Hours) Using StudyGuide skill lessons and quizzes Rework missed questions from diagnostic test Maximize your score with FinalPrep(1-2 Hours) Using the StudyGuide FinalPrep tools Quick Prep“10 hours that can change a student’s life”

  20. For More Information Please Contact Your TN & KY Educational Consultant Marvin Beresford MarvinB@TCAprep.com (615) 886-0445 Or Visit our website www.TCAprep.com

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