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There is no “quick fix”So, think crock pot,
not microwave
Strategies…
Before that, we must say something very important!
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Student Strategies
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PacingQuestions are arranged
in order of difficulty
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Answer the easy questions first
Don’t forget to mark—in the test booklet—the questions you skip
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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!
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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
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Look for clues in the answer choices
Sometimes just substituting answer choices will yield a correct answer
This strategy is time consuming!
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Take Practice Tests
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Know when & how to use the calculator!(Math ONLY)
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Familiarize yourself & use the ACT site
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InstructionalStrategies
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ModelingHow do successful
problem solvers work?
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Study CardsMathScience
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Summative Assessment
Use 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
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IntegrationIntegrate more algebra in geometry
Integrate more science examples while teaching probability and statistics
Science incorporate data interpretation in all units
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A district we work with has takentheir average ACT scores from an 18 to a 23…
IN 4 YEARS!
Remember, crock pot,not microwave!
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How did they do THAT?
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Opening Problems
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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!
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Bell ringers
Answer isn’t part of discussion
Focus 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
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Teachers familiarize themselves & use the ACT site
Interpreting Graphs
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AdministrativeStrategies
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Have a long term district plan
When will you meet nextWho else will attend
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Curriculum aligned with Program of StudiesCOMMON ASSESSMENT ALIGNED WITH CORE CONTENT AT APPROPRIATE DOK LEVEL
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Math & Science each do technical writing pieces synthesized from technical text
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Effective, ongoing Professional Development
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Algebra I & II taught at least every three years by all members of the math department
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No Credit for Pre-Algebra
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CounselingWhat Course Work
Prepares a Student to be Successful on the ACT?
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Data ReviewThe PlanPast years’ ACT scores
Look at PatternsCompare Course Work
