EXPLORE is the first part of a testing system that includes PLAN and the ACT. All Chicago Public Schools students take these tests 9-11 th grade. EXPLORE.

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EXPLORE is the first part of a testing system that includes PLAN and the ACT. All Chicago Public Schools students take these tests 9-11 th grade. EXPLORE – 8 th and 9 th PLAN – 10 th ACT – 11 th Huh?

EXPLORE… Provides the first step toward monitoring your progress throughout high school. Helps teachers understand how to adjust instruction to accommodate areas where you need to grow. It is practice for the college entrance exam…the ACT. Why is it important?

Students who take the Explore tend to score higher on the PLAN? AND Students who take the PLAN score higher on the ACT? Did you know that…

Score Comparisons from Explore to PLAN (10 th grade) to ACT (11 th grade)

Indicate individual areas of strength and weakness for students Guide teacher instructional planning Connect to the College Readiness Standards ( /index.html) /index.html For more information on EXPLORE preparation, scores, score reporting, please visit: ex.html ex.html EXPLORE Scores

Components: Official Transcript (Earned credits and GPA) ACT Scores (Taken in April of Junior year) Personal statement/essays (a chance to talk about extracurricular activities, sports, work experiences, future goals, etc.) Letters of Recommendation College applications… What ACT scores do many colleges like to see? …Check out the handout from Princeton Review

Fun Fact: Did you know students at SEG were awarded 1 st Place for growth in EXPLORE from October to January?

EXPLORE at Goode Wednesday, May 22

Test Taking Tips courtesy of

Get plenty of rest the night before. Eat a good breakfast. (Brainfood!) Arrive to school early. Before the test…

Read ALL directions carefully. Budget your time. Make dark and complete marks in your answer bubbles. If you have time, check your answers. Your first response is your best response. Do not change your answer unless you have a good reason to do so. During the test…

Make educated guesses. Try to eliminate options you know are incorrect. If the question is confusing, look at the answers. They often explain the question. Underline key words in the question. This can help you clarify it. Don’t spend too much time on any one question. It does not hurt to guess on the EXPLORE. Tips for Multiple-Choice Questions

Relax and do your best! You can only grow from here! Most of all…

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