PLAN Locust Grove High School

PLAN Testing Information November 5 November 5 1 st -3 rd periods 1 st -3 rd periods Given to ALL 10 th graders Given to ALL 10 th graders Administered by English teachers Administered by English teachers Free to 10 th graders Free to 10 th graders

Why Take the PLAN? Practice for the ACT Practice for the ACT Provides expected ACT score range Provides expected ACT score range Feedback about academic skills Feedback about academic skills Improve skills for future testing Improve skills for future testing Determine AP course potential Determine AP course potential Determine readiness for college Determine readiness for college Comparisons to students nationally Comparisons to students nationally

PLAN Components English English Mathematics Mathematics Reading Reading Science Science Writing (optional) Writing (optional) Career Interest Inventory Career Interest Inventory

Preparation for the PLAN PLAN booklet practice tests and tips PLAN booklet practice tests and tips Academic/skill reviews and practices Academic/skill reviews and practices ACT prep guide at ACT prep guide at PLAN sample test questions at PLAN sample test questions at Number2.com – tutorials, practices, and tips Number2.com – tutorials, practices, and tips

Items Needed for the PLAN No. 2 pencils and eraser No. 2 pencils and eraser Calculator (non-graphing) Calculator (non-graphing) Social Security number Social Security number address (optional) address (optional)

Items Prohibited During the PSAT Scratch paper Scratch paper Graphing calculator Graphing calculator Protractors, compasses, rulers Protractors, compasses, rulers Dictionaries, books, papers, pamphlets Dictionaries, books, papers, pamphlets Highlighters, pens, colored pencils Highlighters, pens, colored pencils Listening, recording, copying, or photographic devices, or any aids Listening, recording, copying, or photographic devices, or any aids Food or drink Food or drink Electronic devices Electronic devices

Testing Tips Pace yourself. Pace yourself. Read directions carefully. Read directions carefully. Read questions carefully. Read questions carefully. Answer ALL questions. Answer ALL questions. Use logic. Use logic. Choose the best answer. Choose the best answer. Review your work. Review your work. Mark answers carefully. Mark answers carefully. Erase completely. Erase completely.

Scoring for the PLAN Multiple choice format Multiple choice format Based on correct responses. Based on correct responses. NO penalty for guessing or incorrect responses. NO penalty for guessing or incorrect responses.

PLAN Results & Interpretation Results and interpretation given by counselors in January Results and interpretation given by counselors in January Score report and booklet explaining results and how to use them Score report and booklet explaining results and how to use them Career Interest Inventory results Career Interest Inventory results