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Test PrepOctober 22, 2013Career Management 2nd Ms. Seligman
90 minutes from now… Access PSAT/PLAN tests What the tests mean SAT/ACT Test Prep through Naviance Apps Test prep/ anxiety issues
PSAT & PLANPSAT “My College Quickstart”
Correct answers and explanations
Personalized study plan Use your personalized
code (starts with a letter, 8 numbers, ends in a letter)
Has predicted SAT score range
PLAN “Your Score Report”
Estimated ACT range & college readiness
Assesses your score vs. others
Suggestions for improving skills
Explores career area interests
Comparing testsSAT ACT
MEASUREMENT Aptitude: what you can learn Achievement: what you know alreadySTRUCTURE 10 sections, 3:45 minutes 4 sections, 2:55 minutesCONTENT Math, reading, writing Math, science, reading, englishWRONG ANSWERS 1/4 pt. penalty (SKIP) no penalty (ANSWER)SCORING 200-800 per section; max 2400 1-36 average for composite; max 36SHARING all test scores sent sent via score choiceOTHER USES scholarship and placement scholarship and placement
SAT & ACT Prep Me “Adaptive learning platform for the test
preparation the diagnoses each students individual strengths and weaknesses, then creates a personalized study plan based on their needs and timelines.”
PrepMe Login to Naviance
{prepme tab on left} Complete your profile
{complete profile, choose Avatar, enter previous test scores}
Go to course and begin diagnostic test! Enter next test date to create schedule Review reports
Naviance PrepMe
SAT 104 lessons 61 quizzes 1 full length online
test Pulls from 9 SAT
tests
ACT 84 lessons 75 quizzes 1 full length online
test Pulls from 4 ACT
tests 33 hours of test
review
Other prep materials PSAT Quickstart program SAT & ACT website CFNC.org Apps
All are free, but for a more thorough version there are paid versions
Test Prep Be confident
Create a mantra Be prepared mentally
and physically Clear your mind
Do your best Know how to work MC
Rule out incorrect Know there are traps
Avoid anxiety Relax Don’t stress yourself out
BEFORE Know directions ahead Answer what you know,
come back to what you don’t
If frustrated stop and refocus
Go with your gut PRACTICE!!!!!!