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  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

Comparing tests

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  104 lessons  61 quizzes  1 full length online test  Pulls from 9 SAT tests ACT  84 lessons  75 quizzes  1 full length online test  Pulls from 4 ACT tests  33 hours of test review

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!!!!!!