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ACT WorkKeys
Test Date
November
Specific date will be announced at a later time
Earn a NC Career Ready
Credential!

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3. Free Resources to use to Review for WorkKeys
Free Resources to use to Review for WorkKeys D

4. What is WorkKeys? It’s an ACT assessment
Portfolio of assessments and credentials, curriculum and test prep, and job profiles
Aligns, builds, and certifies the skills needed for workplace success
Rooted in decades of workplace research
Based on situations in the everyday working world
Measures a range of hard and soft skills relevant to any occupation, at any level, across industries D

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6. Three Parts to the WorkKeys test
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35? –55 minutes
Workplace Documents
38 ? – 55 minutes
Graphic Literacy
Applied Math 34? 55 minutes

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9. Common Questions asked by students
The WorkKeys system from ACT is designed to help you develop better workplace skills. Better skills mean better-paying jobs—in any career field. These scores help employers determine who is qualified for positions in their organizations.
WorkKeys helps businesses and educators work together to ensure that you leave school prepared for real jobs in the real world.
Also, as a school we are accountable for
Testing all seniors and some juniors who qualify and meet the requirements.
Having a high number of “gold/silver” certificates
Meeting our “targets”

10. Common Questions asked by students
Q: I’ve already taken the ACT...is this the same test?
A: No, this is a different test by ACT. It’s not the same test.
Q: Why do I have to take this test and my friend doesn’t?
A: You are or will be a CTE concentrator OR you’ve completed 2 CTE classes with one being a 2nd level course. Ex: Drafting I & II or Criminal Justice, etc. Also, you must be a senior or junior who could possibly graduate this school year.

11. Common Questions asked by students
Q: Are the questions easy?
A: Questions vary in levels of difficulty. Level 3 are easier questions and Level 7 are more challenging questions.
Q: Can I use a calculator for the Applied Math test?
A: Yes. You may use any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator. However, there is a list of prohibited calculators – see the website for a detailed list.

12. Common Questions asked by students
Q: What’s the highest score I can earn?
A: Platinum – Scores at least a 6 on each test. Has skills for 99% of jobs profiled.
A: Gold – Scores at least a 5 on each test. Has skills for 90% of jobs profiled.
A: Silver – Scores at least a 4 on each test. Has skills for 65% of jobs profiled.
A: Bronze – Scores at least a 3 on each test. Has skills for 35% of jobs profiled.
Scenario: if a student scores a 6 on Math, 3 on Locating Information and a 4 on Reading they would earn a “3” which would be a Bronze certificate.

13. Common Questions by students
Q: What do I need to do the day of the test?
A: Check in with your 1st period teacher for attendance and quickly report to your testing room. Teacher’s have a list of students testing.
Q&A: Do I need to take anything to the testing room? Everything you really need will be provided for you. However, you can bring a Pencil and calculator. Cell phones will be collected on this day during the test.

14. Common Questions asked by students & teachers
Q: Are there any employers locally who recognize this credential?
A: Yes. Here are a few organizations/businesses who recognize the value of the Career Readiness Certificate:
*Jacob Holms – Enka
*A Caring Alternative – Morganton
*Nypro Health Care – Asheville
*Wolfe Inc. – Asheville
*Acumet – Hickory
*AGI – Forest city
*Alph Tech Inc. – Fletcher
*Applebee’s – Wilmington
*Kimberly Clark – Hendersonville
Note: more employers listed on the website

15. What is the NC Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)?
The CRC is a credential that shows employers you have fundamental workplace skills.

16. Why do some test questions seem irrelevant to my career choice?
Since WorkKeys questions relate to a variety of real-life experiences, the situations sometimes deal with work environments that do not interest particular students. Even very difficult exams, such as the Law School Admission Test or the Graduate Record Examination, routinely contain analytical reasoning questions that feature taxi drivers, executives, carpet sellers, professors, bellhops, architects, and numerous other workers. The basic skills needed to solve a legal question, configure a computer, or schedule employee vacations may be similar for all these tests. And while some WorkKeys test questions can be fairly easy, others are quite difficult—to measure the widest possible range of skills. D

17. Link with practice questions: http://www. actD

18. Sample Math – Level 4 C D

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20. Sample Graphic Literacy: Level 5D B

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22. Sample Workplace Docs: Level 7

23. Test Taking Tips
Pace Yourself Listen to and read the directions for each test carefully Read each question carefully Answer the easy questions first Use logic in more difficult questions Answer every question Review your work D

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