PLANLocust Grove High School

PLAN Testing InformationPLAN Testing Information

November 5November 5 11stst-3-3rdrd periods periods Given to ALL 10Given to ALL 10thth graders graders Administered by English teachersAdministered by English teachers Free to 10Free to 10thth graders graders

Why Take the PLAN?Why Take the PLAN?

Practice for the ACTPractice for the ACT Provides expected ACT score rangeProvides expected ACT score range Feedback about academic skillsFeedback about academic skills Improve skills for future testingImprove skills for future testing Determine AP course potentialDetermine AP course potential Determine readiness for college Determine readiness for college Comparisons to students nationallyComparisons to students nationally

PLAN ComponentsPLAN Components

EnglishEnglish MathematicsMathematics ReadingReading ScienceScience Writing (optional)Writing (optional) Career Interest InventoryCareer Interest Inventory

Preparation for the PLANPreparation for the PLAN

PLAN booklet practice tests and tipsPLAN booklet practice tests and tips Academic/skill reviews and practicesAcademic/skill reviews and practices ACT prep guide at ACT prep guide at

www.actstudent.org PLAN sample test questions at PLAN sample test questions at

www.act.org/planwww.act.org/plan Number2.com – tutorials, practices, Number2.com – tutorials, practices,

and tipsand tips

Items Needed for the PLANItems Needed for the PLAN

No. 2 pencils and eraserNo. 2 pencils and eraser Calculator (non-graphing)Calculator (non-graphing) Social Security number Social Security number E-mail address (optional)E-mail address (optional)

Items Prohibited During the Items Prohibited During the PSATPSAT Scratch paperScratch paper Graphing calculatorGraphing calculator Protractors, compasses, rulersProtractors, compasses, rulers Dictionaries, books, papers, pamphletsDictionaries, books, papers, pamphlets Highlighters, pens, colored pencilsHighlighters, pens, colored pencils Listening, recording, copying, or Listening, recording, copying, or

photographic devices, or any aidsphotographic devices, or any aids Food or drinkFood or drink Electronic devicesElectronic devices

Testing TipsTesting Tips

Pace yourself.Pace yourself. Read directions carefully.Read directions carefully. Read questions carefully.Read questions carefully. Answer ALL questions.Answer ALL questions. Use logic.Use logic. Choose the best answer.Choose the best answer. Review your work.Review your work. Mark answers carefully.Mark answers carefully. Erase completely.Erase completely.

Scoring for the PLANScoring for the PLAN

Multiple choice formatMultiple choice format Based on correct responses.Based on correct responses. NO penaltyNO penalty for guessing or incorrect for guessing or incorrect

responses.responses.

PLANPLANResults & InterpretationResults & Interpretation Results and interpretation given by Results and interpretation given by

counselors in January counselors in January Score report and booklet explaining Score report and booklet explaining

results and how to use themresults and how to use them www.actstudent.org Career Interest Inventory resultsCareer Interest Inventory results