Building Skills

10th GradePlan 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 career websites to determine

what areas of strengths and weaknesses students have for knowledge and skills needed for their occupations of interest

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 and skills

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 Don’t cram the night before

College Readiness Levels

Update Postsecondary Plan

Update Your Postsecondary Plan

• Find an area where you scored the highest– Enter an area of strength in the About Me section

Pair and Share

• Use the PLAN results to answer these questions with a partner:• 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?

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?

Assignment: Explore Skills Needed

• Use your PLAN results that identified strengths and areas to improve as you • Use iseek and ACT websites to• Investigate careers and identify important–Knowledge and Skills–Tasks and Activities

• Record areas of strengths on your Postsecondary Plan

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, Study

• Key area in the “PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students”– Consistent study time, organizational skills