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Illinois
Graduating Class Of 2002
Demographics
State And National Test Volume
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Executive Summary
Illinois…..1998 - - - - - - - - 89,4521999 - - - - - - - - 88,0262000 - - - - - - - - 90,4502001 - - - - - - - - 89,3112002 - - - - - - - - 128,753
The Nation…..1998 - - - - - - - - 995,0391999 - - - - - - - -1,019,0532000 - - - - - - - -1,065,1382001 - - - - - - - -1,069,7722002 - - - - - - - -1,116,082
Percentage Of State Graduates Tested
Source: Manual Calculation
69% 67%72% 71%
99%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
ACT Participation By Gender
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 8, Table 6 Note: Values may not equal 100% due to non-responders.
51.2% 48.3%43.5%
55.8%
Illinois The Nation
ACT Participation By Ethnicity
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 13, Table 11
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
National 11% 1% 69% 4% 3% 2% 2% 1% 3% 4%
Illinois 10% 0% 60% 5% 4% 3% 2% 2% 3% 11%
African American /
Black
American / Alaskan Native
Caucasian American /
White
Mexican American /
Chicano
Asian / Pacific
American
Puerto Rican /
HispanicOther Multiracial
Prefer Not To
Respond
No Response
ACT Participation By Family Income
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 13, Table 11
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Less than$18,000
$18,000 -$24,000
$24,000 -$30,000
$30,000 -$36,000
$36,000 -$42,000
$42,000 -$50,000
$50,000 -$60,000
$60,000 -$80,000
$80,000 -$100,000
More than$100,000
NoResponse
ACT ParticipationBy High School Class Rank
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 13, Table 11
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
No Response
4th Quarter
3rd Quarter
2nd Quarter
Top Quarter
Illinois 23% 4% 19% 26% 27%
National 13% 2% 16% 31% 37%
No Response 4th Quarter 3rd Quarter 2nd Quarter Top Quarter
ACT Participation By Grade Level
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 13, Table 11
Sophomores Juniors Seniors Other/No Response
72%
26%
37%60%
Illinois The Nation
Educational BackgroundOf Those Tested
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 13, Table 11
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128,753 323 54
1,116,082 6,185 1,089
Home School Earned A GED
Graduating Class Of 2002
Summary Of Scores
Average ACT Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
20.2
20.6
21.1
20.8
20.1
19.4
20.220.3
20.0
20.8
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
Composite English Mathematics Reading Science Reasoning
One Year ChangeIn ACT Composite Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2001-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
21.0 20.8
20.1
21.6
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
2001 2002
Five Year ChangeIn ACT Composite Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0
20.8
20.1
21.621.5
21.421.4
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
What Is Core?
Since the ACT Assessment is designed for those students who plan to attend college, the focus is on students who completed the recommended college
preparatory courses. The recommended college core courses (as defined by ACT) include…
What Is Core?
English (four years or more) - One year credit each for English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12.
Mathematics (three years or more) - One year credit each for Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry. - One-half year credit each for Trigonometry, Calculus (not pre-calculus), Other math course beyond Algebra II, Computer Math/Computer Science
Social Sciences (three years or more) - One year credit each for American History, World History, American Government. - One-half year credit each for Economics, Geography, Psychology, Other History.
Natural Sciences (three years or more) - One year credit each for General/Physical/Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
39% 55% 44%48% 35%
60%
47%47%
68%
26%
59%
32%
Percentage Taking Core Or More By Ethnicity And Average ACT Composite
Wyo
min
g
Taking Less Than Core Taking Core Or MoreNo Response
African American / Black
African American / Black
American / Alaskan Native
American / Alaskan Native
Caucasian American / White
Caucasian American / White
Illi
no
isT
he
Nat
ion
15.9 18.0
15.8 17.6
15.8 19.7
17.4 20.1
19.7 23.4
20.0 22.6
38% 52%
62%
31%
27%
66%
37% 56%
38% 56%
59%
33%
Percentage Taking Core Or More By Ethnicity And Average ACT Composite
Taking Less Than Core Taking Core Or MoreNo Response
Mexican American / Chicano Asian / Pacific American Puerto Rican / Hispanic
Mexican American / Chicano Asian / Pacific American Puerto Rican / Hispanic
Illi
no
isT
he
Nat
ion
16.6 19.2
17.0 19.0
20.1 23.5
20.0 22.3
16.5 19.6
17.4 20.0
State Percentage CompletingFour Or More Years In English
Source: State, Manual Calculation
92% 91% 91% 90%
80%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
State Percentage CompletingThree Or More Years In Math
Source: State, Manual Calculation
85% 85% 86% 86%
72%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
State Percentage CompletingThree Or More Years In Social Sciences
Source: State, Manual Calculation
70% 69% 70% 70%
63%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
State Percentage CompletingThree Or More Years In Science
Source: State, Manual Calculation
75% 75% 75%77%
64%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Graduating Class Of 2002
English Performance
One Year ChangeIn ACT English Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2001-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
20.5 20.2
19.4
21.1
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
2001 2002
Five Year ChangeIn ACT English Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
20.420.5 20.5 20.5 20.2
19.4
21.1
20.920.9
20.7
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance OnUsage/Mechanics Over Time
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 7, Table 5
10.2 10.210.3
10.2
10.0
10.3
10.5 10.5 10.5
9.5
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance OnRhetorical Skills Over Time
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 7, Table 5
10.510.6 10.6 10.6
10.4
10.710.8 10.8
10.9
10.1
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
National Performance OnEnglish Over Time By Gender
Source: National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 8, Table 6
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
National Males 19.9 20.0 20.0 20.0 19.7
National Females 20.8 20.9 20.9 20.8 20.6
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
State Performance OnEnglish Over Time By Gender
Source: State, 1998-2002, Page 8, Table 6
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
Illinois Males 20.4 20.6 20.6 20.8 18.8
Illinois Females 20.9 21.2 21.1 21.3 19.9
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On EnglishOver Time By Quartile Values
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
27.0
National 16.5 16.6 16.5 16.5 16.1 20.1 20.3 20.3 20.2 20.1 24.3 24.4 24.3 24.4 24.1
Illinois 16.6 16.9 16.9 16.9 14.9 20.5 20.7 20.7 20.9 19.3 24.7 25.1 24.9 25.2 23.7
1998 Q1
1999 Q1
2000 Q1
2001 Q1
2002 Q1
1998 Q2
1999 Q2
2000 Q2
2001 Q2
2002 Q2
1998 Q3
1999 Q3
2000 Q3
2001 Q3
2002 Q3
Performance On EnglishOver Time By Academic Preparation
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Executive Summary
16.5
17.5
18.5
19.5
20.5
21.5
22.5
23.5
National Core Or More 21.5 21.6 21.5 21.5 21.4
Illinois Core Or More 22.3 22.5 22.4 22.4 22.0
National Less Than Core 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.8 18.4
Illinois Less Than Core 19.0 19.2 19.2 19.4 17.5
Illinois Average 20.7 20.9 20.9 21.1 19.4
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On EnglishFor Those Taking Less Than Core
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 3, Table 1
14.9
16.2
19.3
15.8
18.6
16.2
15.1
14.2
19.0
15.4
18.9
15.2
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
African American /Black
American / AlaskanNative
Caucasian American/ White
Mexican American /Chicano
Asian / PacificAmerican
Puerto Rican /Hispanic
Performance On EnglishFor Those Taking Core Or More
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 3, Table 1
17.2
19.2
22.2
18.0
21.2
19.3
17.7
18.8
23.0
18.4
22.7
18.8
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
African American /Black
American / AlaskanNative
Caucasian American/ White
Mexican American /Chicano
Asian / PacificAmerican
Puerto Rican /Hispanic
Performance On EnglishBy Course Sequence
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 9, Table 9
18.2
20.2
20.7
15.9
19.7
20.6
15.0
16.0
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
Less Than 4 Years Of English English 9, 10, 11, 12 English 9, 10, 11, 12 - Speech
Performance On EnglishBy Course Sequence And Gender
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Pages 10-11, Table 9
15.0
16.0
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
National Male Total 17.7 19.7 20.3
Illinois Male Total 15.5 19.3 20.1
National Female Total 18.6 20.5 21.1
Illinois Female Total 16.5 20.1 21.0
Less Than 4 Years Of English English 9, 10, 11, 12 English 9, 10, 11, 12 - Speech
Graduating Class Of 2002
Mathematics Performance
One Year ChangeIn ACT Mathematics Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2001-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
20.7
20.6
20.2
21.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
2001 2002
Five Year ChangeIn ACT Mathematics Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
20.8
20.7 20.7 20.7
20.6
20.2
21.521.521.421.4
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Over Time
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 7, Table 5
10.9 10.9 10.9 10.910.8
11.2 11.211.3
11.2
10.4
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On Algebra/ Coordinate Geometry Over Time
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 7, Table 5
10.210.1 10.1
10.210.1
10.610.5 10.5
10.7
9.8
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On Plane Geometry/Trigonometry Over Time
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 7, Table 5
10.710.6 10.6
10.5 10.5
11.010.9
11.011.1
10.4
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
National Performance OnMathematics Over Time By Gender
Source: National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 8, Table 6
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
National Males 21.5 21.4 21.4 21.4 21.2
National Females 20.2 20.2 20.2 20.2 20.1
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
State Performance OnMathematics Over Time By Gender
Source: State, 1998-2002, Page 8, Table 6
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
Illinois Males 22.2 22.2 22.2 22.3 20.6
Illinois Females 20.8 20.7 20.8 20.9 19.8
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On MathematicsOver Time By Quartile Values
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
27.0
National 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.5 19.8 19.7 19.7 19.8 19.6 24.5 24.3 24.4 24.4 24.3
Illinois 16.9 17.1 17.1 17.2 15.9 20.4 20.6 20.6 20.8 18.8 25.5 25.3 25.5 25.6 24.2
1998 Q1
1999 Q1
2000 Q1
2001 Q1
2002 Q1
1998 Q2
1999 Q2
2000 Q2
2001 Q2
2002 Q2
1998 Q3
1999 Q3
2000 Q3
2001 Q3
2002 Q3
Performance On MathematicsOver Time By Academic Preparation
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Executive Summary
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
National Core Or More 22.0 21.8 21.8 21.7 21.6
Illinois Core Or More 23.1 23.0 23.0 22.9 22.5
National Less Than Core 18.9 18.9 19.0 19.0 18.8
Illinois Less Than Core 19.6 19.6 19.7 19.9 18.5
Illinois Average 21.4 21.4 21.5 21.5 20.2
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On MathematicsFor Those Taking Less Than Core
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 3, Table 1
15.8
17.1
19.5
17.2
21.2
17.5
15.916.3
19.5
16.9
21.4
16.8
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
African American /Black
American / AlaskanNative
Caucasian American/ White
Mexican American /Chicano
Asian / PacificAmerican
Puerto Rican /Hispanic
Performance On MathematicsFor Those Taking Core Or More
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 3, Table 1
17.3
19.8
22.3
19.2
23.6
20.0
17.7
20.0
23.4
19.3
25.0
19.5
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
African American /Black
American / AlaskanNative
Caucasian American/ White
Mexican American /Chicano
Asian / PacificAmerican
Puerto Rican /Hispanic
Performance On MathematicsBy Course Sequence
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 9, Table 9
16.7
20.0
23.9
17.7
20.2 20.3
22.1
24.6
16.1
20.3
24.5
18.0
20.9
20.0
22.7
25.3
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
27.0
Less Than 3Years
Other CombosOf 3 Or 3.5
Years
Other CombosOf 4 Or More
Years
Alg 1, Alg 2,Geom
Alg 1, Alg 2,Geom, Other Adv
Math
Alg 1, Alg 2,Geom, Trig
Alg 1, Alg 2,Geom, Trig,
Other Adv Math
Alg 1, Alg 2,Geom, Trig, Calc
Performance On MathematicsBy Course Sequence And Gender
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Pages 10-11, Table 9
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
27.0
National Male Total 17.0 20.5 24.6 18.1 20.8 21.0 22.8 25.4
Illinois Male Total 16.4 20.8 25.0 18.2 21.4 20.5 23.3 25.8
National Female Total 16.5 19.6 23.1 17.4 19.9 19.9 21.8 24.0
Illinois Female Total 15.9 19.7 23.8 17.7 20.6 19.7 22.4 24.8
Less Than 3 Years
Other Combos Of 3 Or 3.5 Years
Other Combos Of 4
Or More
Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom
Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom, Other
Adv Math
Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom, Trig
Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom, Trig, Other Adv
Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom, Trig,
Calc
Graduating Class Of 2002
Reading Performance
One Year ChangeIn ACT Reading Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2001-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
21.321.1
20.3
21.8
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
2001 2002
Five Year ChangeIn ACT Reading Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
21.4 21.4 21.421.3
21.1
20.3
21.8
21.721.6
21.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance OnSocial Studies/Science Over Time
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 7, Table 5
10.610.7 10.7
10.810.7
10.810.9 10.9
11.1
10.3
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance OnArts/Literature Over Time
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 7, Table 5
11.2
11.011.1
11.0
10.8
11.211.1 11.1 11.1
10.3
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
National Performance OnReading Over Time By Gender
Source: National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 8, Table 6
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
National Males 21.1 21.1 21.2 21.1 20.9
National Females 21.6 21.6 21.5 21.5 21.3
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
State Performance OnReading Over Time By Gender
Source: State, 1998-2002, Page 8, Table 6
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
Illinois Males 21.4 21.4 21.7 21.7 19.9
Illinois Females 21.6 21.6 21.7 21.9 20.6
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On ReadingOver Time By Quartile Values
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
14.0
16.0
18.0
20.0
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
National 16.9 16.7 16.8 16.6 16.2 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.2 20.9 25.4 25.6 25.7 25.5 25.7
Illinois 17.0 16.8 17.1 17.1 14.9 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.7 19.9 25.7 25.8 25.8 26.1 25.0
1998 Q1
1999 Q1
2000 Q1
2001 Q1
2002 Q1
1998 Q2
1999 Q2
2000 Q2
2001 Q2
2002 Q2
1998 Q3
1999 Q3
2000 Q3
2001 Q3
2002 Q3
Performance On ReadingOver Time By Academic Preparation
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Executive Summary
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
National Core Or More 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.2 22.2
Illinois Core Or More 23.0 23.0 23.1 23.1 22.6
National Less Than Core 19.7 19.8 19.8 19.8 19.5
Illinois Less Than Core 19.9 20.0 20.1 20.3 18.6
Illinois Average 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 20.3
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On ReadingFor Those Taking Less Than Core
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 3, Table 1
15.7
17.9
20.5
17.2
19.6
17.6
16.0 15.8
19.9
16.8
19.4
16.6
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
African American /Black
American / AlaskanNative
Caucasian American/ White
Mexican American /Chicano
Asian / PacificAmerican
Puerto Rican /Hispanic
Performance On ReadingFor Those Taking Core Or More
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 3, Table 1
17.5
20.5
23.1
19.2
21.9
20.3
18.1
19.8
23.6
19.5
23.0
20.0
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
African American /Black
American / AlaskanNative
Caucasian American/ White
Mexican American /Chicano
Asian / PacificAmerican
Puerto Rican /Hispanic
Performance On ReadingBy Course Sequence
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 9, Table 9
19.8
21.2
21.7
20.7
22.2
18.5
21.1
21.8
19.3
21.9
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
Less Than 3 Years Other Combos Of 3 Or 3.5Years
Other Combos Of 4 OrMore Years
US Hist, World Hist, AmGovt
US Hist, World Hist, AmGovt, Other
Performance On ReadingBy Course Sequence And Gender
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Pages 10-11, Table 9
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
National Male Total 19.6 20.9 21.5 20.5 21.8
Illinois Male Total 18.1 20.8 21.6 19.0 21.5
National Female Total 20.1 21.3 21.8 20.8 22.5
Illinois Female Total 18.8 21.3 22.0 19.7 22.5
Less Than 3 YearsOther Combos Of 3 Or
3.5 YearsOther Combos Of 4 Or
More YearsUS Hist, World Hist,
Am GovtUS Hist, World Hist,
Am Govt, Other
Graduating Class Of 2002
Science Reasoning Performance
One Year Change InScience Reasoning Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2001-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
21.0
20.8
20.0
21.6
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
2001 2002
Five Year Change InScience Reasoning Test Scores
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
21.121.0 21.0 21.0
20.8
20.0
21.6
21.421.3
21.4
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
National Performance On Science Reasoning Over Time By Gender
Source: National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 8, Table 6
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
National Males 21.8 21.5 21.6 21.6 21.3
National Females 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.4
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
State Performance On Science Reasoning Over Time By Gender
Source: State, 1998-2002, Page 8, Table 6
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
Illinois Males 22.1 22.0 22.0 22.3 20.4
Illinois Females 20.8 20.8 20.9 21.1 19.7
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On Science Reasoning Over Time By Quartile Values
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Page 1, Executive Summary
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
27.0
National 17.8 17.8 17.9 17.9 17.8 20.8 20.8 20.8 20.8 20.4 24.1 23.9 23.9 24.0 23.6
Illinois 17.9 18.0 18.2 18.2 16.8 21.0 21.2 21.2 21.4 19.9 24.4 24.4 24.3 24.7 23.3
1998 Q1
1999 Q1
2000 Q1
2001 Q1
2002 Q1
1998 Q2
1999 Q2
2000 Q2
2001 Q2
2002 Q2
1998 Q3
1999 Q3
2000 Q3
2001 Q3
2002 Q3
Performance On Science Reasoning Over Time By Academic Preparation
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 1998-2002, Executive Summary
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
21.0
21.5
22.0
22.5
23.0
National Core Or More 22.0 21.9 21.9 21.8 21.7
Illinois Core Or More 22.7 22.6 22.6 22.7 22.0
National Less Than Core 19.6 19.6 19.7 19.8 19.4
Illinois Less Than Core 19.9 20.0 20.1 20.3 18.6
Illinois Average 21.4 21.3 21.4 21.6 20.0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Performance On Science ReasoningFor Those Taking Less Than Core
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 3, Table 1
16.2
18.1
20.2
17.5
20.0
17.7
16.116.5
19.8
17.0
20.0
16.8
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
African American /Black
American / AlaskanNative
Caucasian American/ White
Mexican American /Chicano
Asian / PacificAmerican
Puerto Rican /Hispanic
Performance On Science ReasoningFor Those Taking Core Or More
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 3, Table 1
17.7
20.2
22.4
19.2
21.9
19.9
17.9
19.8
22.9
19.2
22.9
19.5
13.0
15.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
23.0
25.0
African American /Black
American / AlaskanNative
Caucasian American/ White
Mexican American /Chicano
Asian / PacificAmerican
Puerto Rican /Hispanic
Performance On Science ReasoningBy Course Sequence
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Page 9, Table 9
18.8
20.6
20.1
23.0
22.2
17.9
18.819.1
23.3
21.5
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
Less Than 3 Years Other Combos Of 3 YearsOr More
Gen Science, Biology,Chemistry
Biology, Chemistry,Physics
Gen Science, Bio.,Chem., Physics
Performance On Science ReasoningBy Course Sequence And Gender
Source: State, National ACT Profile, 2002, Pages 10-11, Table 9
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
25.0
National Male Total 18.9 21.2 20.4 23.9 22.9
Illinois Male Total 17.8 19.3 19.3 24.1 22.0
National Female Total 18.7 19.8 19.9 22.3 21.6
Illinois Female Total 18.0 18.1 19.0 22.6 20.8
Less Than 3 YearsOther Combos Of 3
Years Or MoreGen Science, Biology,
ChemistryBiology, Chemistry,
PhysicsGen Science, Bio.,
Chem., Physics
Graduating Class Of 2002
Readiness For College Coursework
Readiness For College English
Source: Executive State Summary, 2002, Page 7, Table 5
Typical ACT English Cutoff Scores Are:Standard Composition - 17 Advanced Composition - 21
Literature - 21
Core Or More Less Than Core
81%
55% 55%
83%
60% 60%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
StandardComposition
AdvancedComposition
Literature
61%
34% 34%
54%
29% 29%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
StandardComposition
AdvancedComposition
Literature
Readiness For College Mathematics
Source: Executive State Summary, 2002, Page 7, Table 5
Typical ACT Mathematics Cutoff Scores Are:Elementary Algebra - 20 Intermediate Algebra - 21
College Algebra - 23 Calculus - 27
Core Or More Less Than Core
60%54%
42%
18%
65%59%
49%
25%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
ElementaryAlgebra
IntermediateAlgebra
CollegeAlgebra
Calculus
35%30%
21%31% 27%
19%8% 8%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
ElementaryAlgebra
IntermediateAlgebra
CollegeAlgebra
Calculus
Readiness For College Science
Source: Executive State Summary, 2002, Page 7, Table 5
Typical ACT Science Cutoff Scores Are:
Biology - 23 Chemistry - 25
Core Or More Less Than Core
41%
25%
46%
28%
0%10%
20%30%
40%50%
60%70%
80%90%
100%
Biology Chemistry
23%13%
20%10%
0%10%
20%30%
40%50%
60%70%
80%90%
100%
Biology Chemistry
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