Strategies…Before that, we must say something very important!

There is no “quick fix”So, think crock pot, not microwave

Student Strategies

PacingQuestions are arranged in

order of difficulty

Answer the easy

questions firstDon’t forget to mark—in the test booklet—the questions you

skip

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!

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

Look for clues in the answer choices

Sometimes just substituting answer choices will yield a correct answer

This strategy is time consuming!

Take Practice Tests

Know when & how to use the calculator!(Math ONLY)

Familiarize yourself & use the ACT site

InstructionalStrategies

ModelingHow do successful

problem solvers work?

Study CardsMathScienceWorkshops

Summative AssessmentUse 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

IntegrationIntegrate more algebra in

geometryIntegrate more science

examples while teaching probability and statistics

Science incorporate data interpretation in all units

A district we work with has takentheir average ACT scores from an 18 to a 23…

IN 4 YEARS!

Remember, crock pot,not microwave!

How did they do THAT?

Opening Problems

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!

Bell ringers

Answer isn’t part of discussionFocus 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

Teachers familiarize themselves & use the ACT site

Interpreting Graphs

AdministrativeStrategies

Have a long term district plan

When will you meet nextWho else will attend

Curriculum aligned with Program of Studies

Math & Science each do technical writing piece synthesized from technical text

Effective, ongoing Professional Development

Algebra I & II taught at least every three years by all members of the math department

No Credit for Pre-Algebra

CounselingWhat Course Work

Prepares a Student to be Successful on

the ACT?

Data ReviewThe PlanPast years’ ACT scores

Look at Patterns

Compare Course Work

Resources

KDEOffice of Assessment and Accountability

Christine Powell

Questions about modifications…Cheryl Pulley

Bridget Stanfield

Book Ordering Information

Ky’s ACT Representative isJayne Rogers

1-800-338-3282 ext. 53483jayne.rogers@petersons.com