Admissions Directors’ Tour August 28 – September 14, 2012

Presentation

Ginger Green

Sr. Consultant, Client Outreach Southeast Region 850-878-2729 ginger.green@act.org

O U R M I S S I O N Helping people achieve education and workplace success O U R V A L U E S Excellence Diversity Leadership Empowerment Learning Sustainability

ACT’s College and Career Readiness System

Provides a longitudinal approach to educational and career planning through student assessment, curriculum support, and school improvement. Our research-based solutions help schools, districts, and states improve academic measurement, student readiness, and instructional designs.

MEASURING STUDENT PROGRESS TOWARD READINESS IMPROVING COURSE RIGOR

EXPLORE

8th and 9th grade curriculum-based educational and career planning program

PLAN

10th grade curriculum-based educational and career planning program

The ACT

11th and 12th grade curriculum based assessment for learning outcomes

ENGAGE

Middle and high school assessment that measures all factors of academic success

QualityCore

Research-driven solutions for strengthening curriculum SUPPORTING SOLUTIONS PLANNING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Core Practice Audit

Framework for evaluating current practices

CoreWork Diagnostics

Online service to diagnose and improve content and practice areas

Test Security Enhancements

 Students will be required to: – Provide their gender and upload a photo of themselves – Provide their high school code  Score reports will be sent automatically to students’ high schools  All acceptable IDs require a photo  No stand-by walk-ins on day of test www.act.org/idenhancements

Changes to College and Career Readiness Workshops

 Two separate workshops will be offered on the same day in the fall:  What ACT Data Are Telling You About Your Students (8:30 - 11:00 AM)  Creating Your EXPLORE and PLAN Road Map to Student Success (Noon – 2:30 PM)

CCRW Changes (Cont.)

 Separate registration is required for each workshop  Teams from schools are encouraged to attend  Box lunch provided for those staying for both workshops  Please visit www.act.org/learningevents for registration, dates and details

College Readiness Data for 2012 Florida Graduates

College

Readiness Benchmark Scores

College Course or Course Area English Composition Social Sciences Algebra Biology Test English Reading Math Science EXPLORE 13 15 17 20 PLAN 15 17 19 21 The ACT* 18 21 22 24 *The ACT Benchmark Score indicates a 50% chance of obtaining a “B” or a 75% chance of obtaining a “C” in corresponding credit-bearing college courses.

Comparison of Students Meeting All Four Benchmarks

2011 2012 Increase in

number

of students ready for college courses

Number of Students Tested

117,575 118,420

% Meeting Benchmark

17% 18%

Number Meeting Benchmark

19,988 21,316

1,328

More Students Ready for College Course Work  2,833 more students ready for English Composition  1,488 more students ready for College Algebra  2,740 more students ready for Social Sciences  2,537 more students ready for College Biology

Thank you… have a terrific year!!!