2014 Donna Clark Coordinator Guidance Services ACT Online Prep 2 ACT Online Prep a free resource for students provided by the ALSDE Is a selfdirected ACT prep program sample questions practice tests tutorials etc ID: 759286
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ACT Preparation
March 6, 2014
Donna ClarkCoordinator, Guidance Services
Slide2ACT Online Prep
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ACT Online Prep – a free resource for students provided by the ALSDE
Is a self-directed ACT prep program (sample questions, practice tests, tutorials, etc.)
Sept. 2013 – High School Counselors were asked to provide students with login information and access code
To date – usage reports indicate students are not utilizing the free resource
We are increasing awareness by:
Advertising and promoting the program via school announcements,
Edmodo
, newsletters, school/district websites, PTA, open house, bulletin boards,
Schoolcast
, social media outlets, etc.
Slide3ACT Online Prep
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Slide4Getting Started
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Slide5City Light Magazine (English & Writing)
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Slide6Public Library (Reading)
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Slide7Science Center
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Slide8Math Marina
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Slide9ACT Online Prep Testing Center
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Slide10Key ACT Dates
April 12, 2014 – next national ACT test dateApril 23, 2014 – ACT Plus Writing – all 11th grade studentsJune 14, 2014 – national ACT test date
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Slide11Additional ACT Prep Resources
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Additional FREE resources
Appleton – currently offering free ACT prep at Butler and Grissom for 11
th
graders (limited # of slots)
NACEE (North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence) – free ACT prep at UAH August – April
Various teachers throughout our district
Schools have purchased practice ACT exams to use with students as practice
Upward-bound (Alabama A & M)
Churches
Additional resources
Appleton
Achievement Plus
Sylvan
Retired teachers/private tutors
Slide12Potential Results of ACT Preparation
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Increase ACT composite scores for individual students
Increase ACT composite average for schools
Increase ACT composite average for the district
Increase opportunities for scholarship dollars for students
Increase college admissions
Increase confidence in taking the ACT
Saves parents money on ACT prep
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