ACT Test Prep Class Pre-Test Interpretation

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ACT Test Prep ClassPre-Test Interpretation
Libertyville High School's

• Nancy Stetter Sarah Kelly
• Counselors

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Welcome the LHS Test Prep!

• Why are we here? Our mission.
• Why is this class effective?
• How important are your test scores?

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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

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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

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

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Do colleges accept ACT scores from PSAE testing?
YES!

• 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

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What do I need to bring the day of the test?

• Get a good nights sleep and eat breakfast
• Pencils, 2
• ID card
• Calculator
• Snack

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PSAE Day 1 Standard 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.

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PSAE Day 2Test Day Schedule

• ISBE Science 40 min.
• WorkKeys Applied Math
  45 min.
• (15-minute break)
• WorkKeys Reading for Info
  45 min.

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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)

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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)

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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

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The Pre-Test Results

• The Student Score report
• Use your Score Report and Explanations to
  identify questions you should have gotten correct
• Use the textbooks Review section and the class
  to brush up on content areas

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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.

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College Readiness Standards Benchmarks
Test EXPLORE PLAN ACT
English 13 15 18
Mathematics 17 19 22
Reading 15 17 21
Science 20 21 24
Composite 16 18 21

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The Pre-Test Results

• Set goals now! Use your explanations and the
  Standards for Transition
• Rule of Thumb
• 21 Math and English
• 11 Reading and Science

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The Pre-Test Results
To go from a 22 to a 24 you would only need to
get _at_ 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!
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Admission Into College!

• Every student has access to college and
  scholarships.

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The Traditional Way

• 3 Ways
• G.P.A. 45
• ACT/SAT exam 45
• Other 10

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The Pre-Test Results

• Try to move up one Score Range in each of the sub
  test areas!
• You can do it!

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

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The Pre-Test Results

• The teachers 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

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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

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The LHS ACT Prep Class
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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!

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The LHS ACT Prep Class

• Math English Remediation
• English Remediation- Monday Feb 7 630-800
• Math Remediation- Wed Feb 9 630-800
• What is it? Who is it for?
• How do I sign up?

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The LHS ACT Prep Class

• Writing Workshop-
• Wednesday, April 6 in the Studio Theater
  630-800pm
• Optional class
• Packet PowerPoint

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• College Workshop for Juniors II
• Whats Your Type?
• Tuesday, Februayr 15th in the Auditorium at
  700

Good luck with your ACTs!