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Strategies…Before that, we must say something very important!
There is no “quick fix”So, think crock pot, not microwave
Student Strategies
PacingQuestions are arranged in
order of difficulty
Answer the easy
questions firstDon’t forget to mark—in the test booklet—the questions you
skip
Answer ALL the Questions
There is no penalty for guessing and no penalty for wrong answers! Therefore,
guess when all else fails and guess consistently!
Read Each Problem Carefully
You don’t necessarily have to use all the information you are given
There are “Cannot be determined from the given information” problems
Look for clues in the answer choices
Sometimes just substituting answer choices will yield a correct answer
This strategy is time consuming!
Take Practice Tests
Know when & how to use the calculator!(Math ONLY)
Familiarize yourself & use the ACT site
InstructionalStrategies
ModelingHow do successful
problem solvers work?
Study CardsMathScienceWorkshops
Summative AssessmentUse ACT items from the ACT
site and The Real ACT Prep Guide on each unit assessment
Label the section ACT Style Questions
Teacher and student monitor progress on each question
IntegrationIntegrate more algebra in
geometryIntegrate more science
examples while teaching probability and statistics
Science incorporate data interpretation in all units
A district we work with has takentheir average ACT scores from an 18 to a 23…
IN 4 YEARS!
Remember, crock pot,not microwave!
How did they do THAT?
Opening Problems
Openers(Bell Ringers)
In math it’s not about the answer to the question,
rather the process!In science, it’s about
“real” practice on data interpretation!
Bell ringers
Answer isn’t part of discussionFocus is on the process onlyThis isn’t easy for students or
teachersQuestion(s) does not always have
to fit the content10 minutes or lessDepartment/school “buy in”Main strategy and used
consistently
Teachers familiarize themselves & use the ACT site
Interpreting Graphs
AdministrativeStrategies
Have a long term district plan
When will you meet nextWho else will attend
Curriculum aligned with Program of Studies
Math & Science each do technical writing piece synthesized from technical text
Effective, ongoing Professional Development
Algebra I & II taught at least every three years by all members of the math department
No Credit for Pre-Algebra
CounselingWhat Course Work
Prepares a Student to be Successful on
the ACT?
Data ReviewThe PlanPast years’ ACT scores
Look at Patterns
Compare Course Work
Resources
KDEOffice of Assessment and Accountability
Christine Powell
Questions about modifications…Cheryl Pulley
Bridget Stanfield
Book Ordering Information
Ky’s ACT Representative isJayne Rogers
1-800-338-3282 ext. [email protected]