WorkKeys test dates: Nov and 21

Three Parts to the WorkKeys test Applied Math 33? minutes Reading for Information 33? – minutes Locating Information 38 ? – minutes

Q: I’ve already taken the ACT..this is the same test. A: No, this is a different test by ACT. It’s not the same test. Q: Why do I have to take this test and my friend doesn’t? A: You are or will be a CTE concentrator OR you’ve completed 2 CTE classes with one being a 2 nd level course. Ex: Drafting I & II or Criminal Justice, etc. Also, you must be a senior or junior who could possibly graduate this school year. Common Questions asked by students

Q: Are the questions easy? A: Questions vary in levels of difficulty. Level 3 are easier questions and Level 7 are more challenging questions. Q: Can I use a calculator for the Applied Math test? A: Yes. You may use any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator. However, there is a list of prohibited calculators – see the website for a detailed list. Common Questions asked by students

Q: What’s the highest score I can earn? A: Platinum – Scores at least a 6 on each test. Has skills for 99% of jobs profiled. A: Gold – Scores at least a 5 on each test. Has skills for 90% of jobs profiled. A: Silver – Scores at least a 4 on each test. Has skills for 65% of jobs profiled. A: Bronze – Scores at least a 3 on each test. Has skills for 35% of jobs profiled. Scenario: if a student scores a 6 on Math, 3 on Locating Information and a 4 on Reading they would earn a “3” which would be a Bronze certificate. Common Questions asked by students

Q: What do I need to do the day of the test? A: Report to 1 st period for attendance and quickly report to your testing room. Teachers have a Google Doc called “WorkKeys 2014” which shows the students, test date and testing room. Q: Do I need to take anything to the testing room? A: Pencil and calculator. Cell phones will be collected on this day during the test. Common Questions by students

Q: Are there any employers locally who recognize this credential? A: Yes. Here are a few organizations/businesses who recognize the value of the Career Readiness Certificate: *A Caring Alternative – Morganton *Nypro Health Care – Asheville *Wolfe Inc. – Asheville *Acumet – Hickory *AGI – Forest city *Alph Tech Inc. – Fletcher *Applebee’s – Wilmington *Kimberly Clark – Hendersonville Note: more employers listed on the website Common Questions asked by students & teachers

Q: As a school how are we accountable? A: We must have 95% participation rate. A: We must meet our targets A: We are accountable for how many “gold, silver and platinum” credentials students earn. Common Questions asked by teachers

1.The CRC is a credential that shows employers you have fundamental workplace skills. What is the NC Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)?

1.November 17 & 18 I’ll test 28 students with “separate room”/extended time – Internet Version test in the CTE LAB 2.November 19 Make Up test in CTE LAB 3.November 21 MASS TESTING!!! Testing will be in CTE Labs, English Lab and Media Center. Around 193 students will take the test on this day. Make up’s will be the following week 4.Total Testing: 221 Test Dates

Sample Math – Level 3 D

Sample Math – Level 5 D

Sample Math – Level 7 D

Sample Reading for Information Level 7 D

Sample Locating Information D

Visit: More information... ACRHS Website

More information... This 68 page PDF was ed to teachers earlier. It contains a lot of helpful information to share with students as well as several practice problems from each assessment and the answers!

Incentives... Tentative Date: December 5 Backup Date: December 8 If a student earns a Level 4 or higher (silver, gold or platinum certificate) on the ACT WorkKeys you will be able to participate in a special event sponsored by NC National Guard. The Paint Ball Arena is a 40 foot by 80 foot enclosed inflatable arena with inflatable obstacles inside. The arena comes with paintball markers, and safety equipment to field up to two teams of five at once. The Arena can be used for a wide range of scenarios and is great for participants and spectators alike. The mobile rock wall is 28 foot tall with four climbing lanes. The climbers are attached with a harness to a cable, which insures climber safety at all times.