Marvin Beresford

Marvinb@tcaprep.com

www.tcaprep.com

615-886-0445

An Eternal Challenge …

ACTs

About TCAAbout TCA

• Providing an Effective ACT Solution

• Educator designed

• Skill based

• Data driven

• 19 Years of Proven Results

The TCA EdgeThe 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

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Scores Go Up When Students Use The StudyGuide

Georgia Department of Education Report

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

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

What’s on the ACT?

# of

Questions

Time

(Minutes)English 75 45

Math 60 60

Reading 40 35

Science 40 35

What Does It Take To Go From a 15 to an 18 On the

ACT?

 15 18 Difference

English 33 39 6

Math 17 25 8

Reading 16 20 4

Science 12 16 4

In 2007

A score of 15 put a student in the 17th- 22nd percentile in KY

A score of 18 put a student in the 30th- 38th percentile in KY

Don’t let 18 questions be the difference between Meeting Goal and not

What raises ACT scores?

Understanding the Test10%

Reviewing weakest skills80%

Understanding Test Taking Strategies

10%

Powerful ReportingFor Educators

• Embedded in StudyGuide Software

• Reports performance at five definable levelsex: 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!

Individual Skill Feedback Report

Score on a real ACT

Focus on weakest skills

Performance in all areas

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

Group Skill ReportPinpoint Common Student Weaknesses

Tailor Classroom Instruction For Your Students by using the Curriculum Guide Lessons

Math Skills English Skills

Reading Skills Science Skills

•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 Complements the content contained in the StudyGuide for the ACTStudyGuide for the ACT

Gives teachers the knowledge and confidence they need

Curriculum Guide for the ACT

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

ProfessionalDevelopment

Our Professional Development Program is

tailored to district needs.

Models Quick Start Job-Embedded

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 Implementation OptionsOptions

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

For More Information Please Contact Your TN & KY Educational Consultant

Marvin Beresford

MarvinB@TCAprep.com

(615) 886-0445

OrVisit our website www.TCAprep.com