1. Marvin Beresford Marvinb@tcaprep.com www.tcaprep.com 615-886-0445 Cover Page

2. An Eternal Challenge … ACTs

3. About TCA Providing an Effective ACT Solution Educator designed Skill based Data driven 19 Years of Proven Results About TCA

4. The TCA Edge Online StudyGuide for the ACT/SAT/PSAT Data-driven Precise diagnosis of weakest skills Remediate weakest skill areas WritePrep Innovative “FinalPrep” tool Classroom Support Tools Curriculum Guides for the SAT and ACT Professional Development A Proven Solution TCA Edge

5. Scores Go Up When Students Use The StudyGuide Georgia Department of Education Report

6. What’s The Goal For March? 100% of your Juniors Score a Minimum of 18 in English, Math, Reading ( and Science) on the ACT on Tuesday March 9, 2010

7. The Challenge Two Critical Factors To Consider 1.Identify students in danger of not meeting the CATS Benchmark Minimize mandatory remediation for students scoring < 18 2.Increase all test takers scores Increase School ACT average for report card and increase college & scholarship $$ opportunities for your students Scenario 77 Students Average ACT Math = 20 +23 Students Average ACT Math = 15 18.85 Average

8. What’s on the ACT? # of Questions Time (Minutes) English7545 Math60 Reading4035 Science 4035

9. What Does It Take To Go From a 15 to an 18 On the ACT? 1518Difference English33396 Math17258 Reading16204 Science 12164 In 2007 A score of 15 put a student in the 17 th - 22 nd percentile in KY A score of 18 put a student in the 30 th - 38 th percentile in KY Don’t let 18 questions be the difference between Meeting Goal and not

10. What Does It Take to Achieve Success? Commitment A Plan The Proper Tools A Trained Team Program Tracking What does it take

11. What raises ACT scores? Understanding the Test 10% Reviewing weakest skills 80% Understanding Test Taking Strategies 10% What raises score

12. Powerful Reporting For Educators Embedded in StudyGuide Software Reports performance at five definable levels ex: district, school, grade, classroom, student Aggregates common weak skill areas in rank order Provides immediate feedback Records student progress Provides graphical output Helps to focus students and educators Saves Time and Frustration! Powerful Reporting

13. Individual Skill Feedback Report Score on a real ACT Focus on weakest skills Performance in all areas Individual Skill Feedback

14. On Quizzes, Students Get A Hint If They Get The Wrong Answer AND… Every Skill Has A Lesson and Quizzes For Students Lessons Cover The Key Concepts Needed For The ACT …An Explanation Of The Problem When They Retry The Problem

15. Group Skill Report Pinpoint Common Student Weaknesses Tailor Classroom Instruction For Your Students by using the Curriculum Guide Lessons Math SkillsEnglish Skills Reading Skills Science Skills

16. Specific Teacher Support to help them focus on the key points Provides classroom teaching activities Target identified common weaknesses in the classroom Consistent prep across classrooms Complements the content contained in the StudyGuide for the ACT Gives teachers the knowledge and confidence they need Curriculum Guide for the ACT

17. FinalPrep  Web-based – Included in the StudyGuide  Done a few days before students take the ACT  Ensures key concepts are fresh in short-term memory  Students get the boost they need just before the test  Provides a focused review when needed most Final Prep

18. Professional Development Our Professional Development Program is tailored to district needs. Models  Quick Start  Job-Embedded

19. Seek first to understand… Effective Implementation Your Situation Your Needs Your Goals

20. Sit down with your team & determine your optimum schedule The Flexibility of the StudyGuide Enables Schools to Tailor a Program to Fit THEIR Needs Curriculum Enhancement Elective Course Before/After-School Program Independent Study Summer School Program Implementation Options

21. Quick Prep “10 hours that can change a student’s life” Understand the ACT (1 Hour) –Using the TCA Curriculum Guide Identify your weakest skills (3 Hours) –Using a StudyGuide diagnostic test and Skill Feedback Report Review your four weakest skills (4-5 Hours) –Using StudyGuide skill lessons and quizzes –Rework missed questions from diagnostic test Maximize your score with FinalPrep (1-2 Hours) –Using the StudyGuide FinalPrep tools

22. For More Information Please Contact Your TN & KY Educational Consultant Marvin Beresford MarvinB@TCAprep.com (615) 886-0445 Or Visit our website www.TCAprep.com