Building Skills 10 th Grade Plan Test #1

Pre-Test 1.What valuable information is contained on Page 2 of the PLAN test results? 2.Name a skill that might be listed as needing improvement from the PLAN test? 3.What is one key area in the “PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students”?

Objectives Review PLAN test results – Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses Explore Naviance and career websites – Determine what areas of strengths and weaknesses students have for the Knowledge and skills needed in their careers of interest Update Readiness Rubric

Why Take the Plan? Page 2 contains valuable information on how to improve your academic skills Lists skills where improvement is needed Find careers that match your interests & skills Information helps students prepare for the ACT

PLAN Score Report Side 2

Your Skills

Areas Reported to Get Extra Help

PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students Set a consistent time to study every day Use your planner containing Assignment information Class notes Read materials before they presented in class Prepare for big tests and assignments by working on them each day Do not cram the night before

Update Readiness Rubric

What Do I Do Now? When using the PLAN results. Ask yourself these questions: Am I on target for college? What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college? Am I taking a rigorous core curriculum?

Naviance: Careers Tab

My Favorite Careers and Clusters

Accountants: Knowledge & Skills

Accountants: Tasks & Activities

Use PLAN Results Use your PLAN results that identified strengths and areas to improve as you – Investigate careers – Identify important Knowledge and Skills Tasks and Activities Update your Readiness Rubric Based on your PLAN results

Class Discussion What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college? What skills do I possess that will help me be prepared for college?

Post-Test 1.What valuable information is contained on Page 2 of the PLAN test results? 2.Name a skill that might be listed as needing improvement from the PLAN test? 3.What is one key area in the “PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students”?

Review Valuable information contained on Page 2 of the PLAN test results – How to improve your academic skills Skills that might be listed as needing improvement from the PLAN test – Reading, Writing, Math, Computer, Studying Key area: “PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students” – Consistent study time, organizational skills