1. PLAN and EXPLORE Using your results

2. What Do My Scores Mean? Your scores are between For the PLAN : 1 and 32 (lowest to highest) For the EXPLORE : 1 and 25 (lowest to highest)

5. Your Composite Score is simply the average of your test scores in English, Mathematics, Reading,and Science (rounded to a whole number). SubScores English (both PLAN and EXPLORE) Usage/Mechanics-punctuation, grammar and usage, and sentence structure Rhetorical Skills-your understanding of the use of strategy, organization, and style in writing Mathematics (only PLAN) Pre-Alg/Algebra Geometry

6. How Do My Scores Compare with Those of Other Students Who Took the Test?

7. Am I on Track? EXPLORE scores as a 9 th grader predict… PLAN scores as a 10 th grader predict… ACT scores as an 11 th or 12 th grader… ALL PROVIDED…. hard work and rigorous courses!

8. Keep in mind that these scores are only estimates, not guarantees. Improving your study habits and taking more challenging courses are likely to improve your scores.

9. College Readiness Benchmarks TESTEXPLOREPLAN Grade 9Grade 10 English1418 Mathematics1819 Reading1617 Science2021 Students scoring at or above these benchmark scores, and taking college prep courses throughout high school, will likely be ready for first-year college courses. How do your scores compare?

10. How Can I Improve? The back of your Score Report describes the skills and knowledge you already probably have. You'll also see some ideas for improving even more in the different subject areas. The suggestions are based on your scores and can help you do better.

11. “To improve your skills…” Shows correct answers if you missed the question…review the correct answer!

12. Remediation Review test results Test Prep Courses Hard copies of test prep materials Online Test Prep Actstudent.org Collegeboard.com Number2.com

14. Remediation continued Summer School Example: retake Algebra I before you take Algebra II Online Summer School Example: take Biology if you took Life Science and are currently headed into Environmental, will prepare for Chemistry your senior year BOTTOM LINE: You must spend extra time to improve in the subject in which you are behind.

15. Recommended College Prep Courses English Four years of English Mathematics Three years of mathematics, including rigorous courses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Natural Sciences Three years of science, including rigorous courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Social Studies Three years of social studies Additional Courses Some colleges and universities require other classes as prerequisites for admission, such as two or more years of the same foreign language or courses in the visual arts, music, theater, drama, dance, computer science, etc.

16. PLAN Scores Associated with Selected AP Exam Scores PLAN Scores 3 or Higher AP Score 4 or Higher AP Score AP ExamSample SizePLAN Tests50%75%50% Biology4,781Avg. Mathematics & Science232626.5 Calculus AB5,858Avg. Mathematics & Science22.525.5 Chemistry828Avg. Mathematics & Science24.527.528 English Lang13,449Avg. English & Reading21.52426 English Literature 11,402Avg. English & Reading21.52426.5 European History 2,006Avg. English & Reading21.524.527 Political Science 3,397Avg. English & Reading22.52627 Microecon288Avg. Mathematics & Science222626.5 Physics B1,075Avg. Mathematics & Science23.526.527 US History12,280Avg. English & Reading22.52626.5

17. The GPA Myth "It doesn't matter which classes I take in high school, as long as my grade point average is high." GPA Course selection throughout high school and especially senior year Admissions test scores

18. PSEO or Credit Flexibility Post Secondary Education Options University of Akron or Cuyahoga Community College February 1, 2011 Distance Learning Lab 2:30pm Credit Flexibility MCCC programs Independent Study Service Learning Online courses Internship

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