1. 0 WELCOMEto 10 th grade Parent/Student Night

2. Lynn Hale Graduation Interventionist Marion County Schools 423.667.5566

3. 2 What is the PLAN Test? The PLAN® Test PLAN is the 10 th grade “pre-ACT” test. PLAN is the 10 th grade “pre-ACT” test. PLAN includes four multiple-choice tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science. PLAN includes four multiple-choice tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science.

4. 3 English The PLAN English Test measures your understanding of standard written English—punctuation, grammar and usage, and sentence structure Usage/Mechanics)— and your understanding of the use of strategy, organization, and style in writing (Rhetorical Skills). The PLAN English Test measures your understanding of standard written English—punctuation, grammar and usage, and sentence structure Usage/Mechanics)— and your understanding of the use of strategy, organization, and style in writing (Rhetorical Skills). The test consists of four prose passages, each accompanied by a number of multiple-choice questions. The test consists of four prose passages, each accompanied by a number of multiple-choice questions.

5. 4 Math The PLAN Math Test measures your mathematical reasoning. The test focuses on your ability to reason in math rather than on how well you have memorized formulas or can do involved computations. The PLAN Math Test measures your mathematical reasoning. The test focuses on your ability to reason in math rather than on how well you have memorized formulas or can do involved computations. The skills tested are those you learn in first- and second-year high school courses (pre-algebra, first-year algebra, and plane geometry). The skills tested are those you learn in first- and second-year high school courses (pre-algebra, first-year algebra, and plane geometry). Most of the questions emphasize content presented before the second year of high school. Most of the questions emphasize content presented before the second year of high school.

6. 5 Reading The PLAN Reading Test measures your reading comprehension by focusing on skills such as: The PLAN Reading Test measures your reading comprehension by focusing on skills such as: referring to details in a passage referring to details in a passage drawing conclusions drawing conclusions making comparisons and generalizations making comparisons and generalizations The test consists of three prose passages: one in the social sciences, one in the humanities (literature, history, philosophy, etc.), and one in prose fiction. Each passage is followed by several multiple-choice questions. The test consists of three prose passages: one in the social sciences, one in the humanities (literature, history, philosophy, etc.), and one in prose fiction. Each passage is followed by several multiple-choice questions.

7. 6 Science The PLAN Science Test measures your scientific reasoning skills, based on material that is typically taught in first- and second-year high school general science courses. The PLAN Science Test measures your scientific reasoning skills, based on material that is typically taught in first- and second-year high school general science courses. The material includes topics in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, and meteorology. The material includes topics in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.

8. 7 Science (continued) The test presents five sets of scientific information, using three formats: The test presents five sets of scientific information, using three formats: Data representation format (two sets) Data representation format (two sets) Graphs, tables, diagrams, etc. Graphs, tables, diagrams, etc. Research summaries format (two sets) Research summaries format (two sets) Descriptions of several related experiments Descriptions of several related experiments Conflicting viewpoints format (one set) Conflicting viewpoints format (one set) Two or more interpretations that are inconsistent with one another Two or more interpretations that are inconsistent with one another

9. 8 Understanding Your PLAN Results: Preparing for Success

10. 9 Why Take PLAN? ■ PLAN shows you your strengths and weaknesses in English, math, reading, and science ■ PLAN lets you know if you’re on target for college ■ PLAN helps you find careers that match your interests ■ PLAN helps you prepare for the ACT

11. 10 Using Your PLAN ® Results Student Guide to PLAN

12. 11 PLAN Score Report Side 1

13. 12 Student/School Information

14. 13 Your Scores

15. 14 Your Estimated ACT Composite Score Range

16. 15 Your High School Course Plans Compared to Core

17. 16 Graduation Requirements English – 4 units English – 4 units Math – 4 units (must include Algebra I, Geometry/Technical Geometry, Algebra II and one upper level math ) Math – 4 units (must include Algebra I, Geometry/Technical Geometry, Algebra II and one upper level math ) Science – 3 units (Physical World Concepts, Biology and Chemistry or Physics) Science – 3 units (Physical World Concepts, Biology and Chemistry or Physics) Social Studies – 3 ½ units (World History or World Geography, U.S. History and Economics/Government and ½ credit of Personal Finance) Social Studies – 3 ½ units (World History or World Geography, U.S. History and Economics/Government and ½ credit of Personal Finance) Wellness – 1 unit Wellness – 1 unit P.E. – ½ credit P.E. – ½ credit Computer Applications – 1 unit Computer Applications – 1 unit Foreign Language – 2 units Foreign Language – 2 units Fine Arts – 1 unit Fine Arts – 1 unit Focused Program of Study – 3 units in a related field Focused Program of Study – 3 units in a related field

18. 17 College Readiness

19. 18 Profile for Success

20. 19 Your Reported Needs

21. 20 Your Career Possibilities

22. 21 PLAN Score Report Side 2

23. 22 Review Your Answers

24. 23 Your Skills

25. 24 www.planstudent.org

26. 25 www.actstudent.org

27. 26 What do I do now? Now that you’ve taken PLAN, you know much more about your skills, career interests, and readiness for college. Using your PLAN Score Report, ask yourself some questions: Am I on target for college? Am I on target for college? What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college? What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college? Am I taking a rigorous core curriculum? Am I taking a rigorous core curriculum? What careers interest me most? What careers interest me most?

28. 27 Study Skills Checklist for Students ■ Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week. ■ Keep a daily “to do” list. ■ Set goals for yourself. ■ Do your reading assignments before the material is discussed in class. ■ Pay close attention and take good notes in class. ■ Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead of cramming at the last minute.

29. 28 Financial Planning for College ■ Start learning now about how much college will cost ■ Learn about different forms of financial aid available ■ Start saving now for college ■ Think about how good grades and ACT scores can help make college more affordable

30. 29 Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning ■ Take challenging college prep courses in high school. ■ Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future. ■ Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.

31. 30 Formula for Student Success

32. 31 QUESTIONS????

33. 32 Homework Begin a discussion at home about plans for after high school Begin a discussion at home about plans for after high school Research at least one career field/option Research at least one career field/option Research at least one post-secondary option (i.e. technology school, community college, 4-year college/university, military, apprenticeship) Research at least one post-secondary option (i.e. technology school, community college, 4-year college/university, military, apprenticeship) Decide on at least one academic area to focus on for improvement Decide on at least one academic area to focus on for improvement

34. 33 Your Future! We can do nothing to change the past, but we have enormous power to shape the future. Edward Cornish, President World Future Society

35. 34 Lynn Hale Graduation Interventionist Marion County Schools lhale@mctns.net 423.667.5566