1. ACT Test Prep Class Pre-Test Interpretation Sarah Kelly Counselor

2. Welcome the LHS Test Prep! Why are we here? Our mission…. Why are we here? Our mission…. Why is this class effective? Why is this class effective? How important are your test scores? How important are your test scores?

3. Pre-test vs PSAE ACT 2001-2014 On Average: 80% went up by an average of 2 points 80% went up by an average of 2 points 7.9% went down by an average of 1.66 points 7.9% went down by an average of 1.66 points 10% stayed the same 10% stayed the same

4. The ACT What is it? What is it? State ACT vs National tests State ACT vs National tests ACT FAQs ACT FAQs How often should I take it? When? How often should I take it? When? Does it matter which scores I send? Does it matter which scores I send? How do I sign up? How do I sign up? How do I send scores? How do I send scores?

5. Do colleges accept the state ACT test? Forms and scores equivalent to other ACT tests Forms and scores equivalent to other ACT tests U.S. colleges and universities notified by ACT U.S. colleges and universities notified by ACT All Illinois colleges and ISAC accept state ACT scores All Illinois colleges and ISAC accept state ACT scores YES!

6. What do I need to bring the day of the test? Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast Pencils, #2 Pencils, #2 ID card ID card Calculator Calculator

7. ACT Test April 19th Standard Time Test Day Schedule ACT English 45 min. ACT Mathematics 60 min. (15-minute break) ACT Reading 35 min. ACT Science 35 min. ACT Writing 30 min.

8. How can I prepare for the test? Take core curriculum classes Take core curriculum classes ACT Prep Class at LHS and use online score booster (New) ACT Prep Class at LHS and use online score booster (New) ACT Online Software at www.actstudent.org ACT Online Software at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Free online test prep www.number2.com Free online test prep www.number2.comwww.number2.com

9. Cambridge’s Online ACT Score Booster Students have 5 months of access anytime/anywhere Students have 5 months of access anytime/anywhere Students have access to 2 full-length practice tests (1 is timed, the other is un-timed) Students have access to 2 full-length practice tests (1 is timed, the other is un-timed) Students have access to math quizzes (3 of them) for additional practice Students have access to math quizzes (3 of them) for additional practice Students have access to English quizzes (3 of them) for additional practice Students have access to English quizzes (3 of them) for additional practice

11. How to sign up…. For the State ACT… For the State ACT… A letter will be sent home in March explaining the process A letter will be sent home in March explaining the process All Juniors will take this test All Juniors will take this test U.S. History classes U.S. History classes Ray Albin, Assistant Principal is in charge Ray Albin, Assistant Principal is in charge For a NATIONAL ACT… For a NATIONAL ACT… www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org

13. ACT English (75 items; 45 minutes; 5 approx. 300 word passages)

14. ACT Math (60 items; 60 minutes)

15. ACT Reading (40 items; 35 minutes; 4 approx. 700 word passages)

16. ACT Science (40 items; 35 minutes; 6-7 passages)

19. The Pre-Test Results The Student Score report The Student Score report Use your Score Report and Explanations to identify questions you should have gotten correct Use your Score Report and Explanations to identify questions you should have gotten correct Use the Essential Skills book and the class to brush up on content areas Use the Essential Skills book and the class to brush up on content areas

20. College Readiness Standards™ Benchmarks A benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT subject test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college courses.

22. The Pre-Test Results Set goals now! Set goals now! Rule of Thumb Rule of Thumb 2:1 Math and English 2:1 Math and English 1:1 Reading and Science 1:1 Reading and Science

23. The Pre-Test Results English Score Range 2045-47 21 48-50 2251-52 Your got 22! 2353-55 2456-57 Go for 24! 2558-59 2660-61 2762-63 To go from a 22 to a 24 you would only need to get @ 4 more questions correct! Use your materials to identify question types and their concepts to get 4 more correct!

24. Admission Into College! Every student has access to college and scholarships. Every student has access to college and scholarships.

25. The 10 Factors Colleges Consider in Applications (from NACAC 2014) 1. Grades in College Prep Courses (81%) 2. Strength of curriculum (63%) 3. ACT/SAT test scores (58%) 4. Grades in all course (51%) 5. Essay or writing sample (22%) 6. Student demonstrated interest (20%) 7. Counselor recommendation (15%) 8. Class Rank (15%) 9. Teacher recommendation (14%) 10. Extracurricular activities (9%)

26. The Pre-Test Results Try to move up one Score Range in each of the sub test areas! You can do it!

27. Libertyville High School 139 students ACT Form Code: 1163E English:23.3 Math:24.8 Reading:24.1 Science:22.9 Composite:23

28. Step 1: Pre-Assessment/Course Planning Step 2:Building Basic Skills Step 3:Test Mechanics, Concepts, and Strategies Step 4:Practice Test Reinforcement Step 5:Post-Assessment Step 6:Take the ACT test The Cambridge Six-Step Approach :

29. The Pre-Test Results Teacher Lesson Plans Teacher Lesson Plans Teachers will identify questions and concepts that the different classes should focus on to improve your scores Teachers will identify questions and concepts that the different classes should focus on to improve your scores Take advantage of knowing commonly missed questions Take advantage of knowing commonly missed questions

30. The LHS ACT Prep Class What is included and what is not? What is included and what is not? Pre/Post test with score reports Pre/Post test with score reports Textbook and other materials Textbook and other materials 12 hours of instruction, 3 hours in each area 12 hours of instruction, 3 hours in each area Registration for a real, live, NATIONAL ACT is NOT included Registration for a real, live, NATIONAL ACT is NOT included

31. The LHS ACT Prep Class  Check bulletin board in main hallway between LST156 and Test Center Room assignments Room assignments Reminders Reminders  Check CRC website and click on testing and test preparation for schedule

32. The LHS ACT Prep Class What to do about potential class conflicts? What to do about potential class conflicts? Conflicts with the post test? Conflicts with the post test? Class expectations Class expectations Good attendance Good attendance Do your work! Do your work! Bring your textbook, test booklet and test results to every class! Bring your textbook, test booklet and test results to every class!

33. Math & English Remediation Math & English Remediation Math Remediation- Mon. Feb. 8 6:30-8:00 Math Remediation- Mon. Feb. 8 6:30-8:00 English Remediation- Wed. Feb 10 6:30-8:00 English Remediation- Wed. Feb 10 6:30-8:00 What is it? Who is it for? What is it? Who is it for? How do I sign up? How do I sign up? The LHS ACT Prep Class

34. Writing Workshop- Writing Workshop- Wednesday, March 30 in the Studio Theater 6:30-8:00pm Wednesday, March 30 in the Studio Theater 6:30-8:00pm Packet & PowerPoint Packet & PowerPoint The LHS ACT Prep Class

35. Cats to College Part II: Hear from the Experts Wednesday March 9, 2016 in the Auditorium at 6:30pm Good luck with your ACT’s!