Transcript Interpreting your PLAN score

PLAN Interpretation and
Standardized Testing for College
December 8, 2010
Highland Park High School
4 Components of the PLAN
Student Planning
 Assessment
 Instructional Support
 Evaluation
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4 Content Areas
English
 Mathematics
 Reading
 Science
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PLAN English Test
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50 items, 30 minutes
Usage/Mechanics (30 questions)
 Punctuation
 Grammar and usage
 Sentence Structure
Rhetorical Skills (20 questions)
 Strategy
 Organization
 Style
PLAN Mathematics Test
40 items, 40 minutes
 Pre-Algebra/Algebra (22 questions)
 Pre-Algebra
 Elementary Algebra
 Geometry (18 questions)
 Coordinate Geometry
 Plane Geometry
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PLAN Reading Test
25 items, 20 minutes
 Prose Fiction
 Humanities
 Social Sciences
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PLAN Science Test
30 items, 25 minutes
 Data Representation
 Research Summaries
 Conflicting Viewpoints
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9 Features of the PLAN Report
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Composite Score
Test Scores and Subscores
Norm Group Comparisons
Review answers
Estimated ACT Composite Score
Course Plans/College Readiness
Admission Standards/Student Needs
Preferred Career Area
World-of-Work Map/Career Area List
Composite Score
Test Scores and Subscores
Norm Group Comparisons
Review your answers
Estimated ACT Composite Score
PLAN as ACT Predictor –
Class of 2011
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94% of students scored within or above the
ACT range as predicted by PLAN
83% scored in the upper half of the range or
higher
54% scored above the estimated range
Course Plans/College Readiness
Admission Standards/Student Needs
Preferred Career Area
World-of-Work Map/
Career Area List
College Entrance Tests:
ACT, SAT & Subject Tests
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ACT
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Curriculum based exam
Optional writing test
Given 6x per year plus Prairie State (April)
September and October recommended for seniors
December recommended for juniors wanting to
review their answers to prepare for spring tests
February, April and June recommended for juniors
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SAT
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More IQ based than ACT
Writing section not optional; samples available
on-line for colleges to review
Largely multiple choice questions; unlike the
ACT penalizes guessing
Total possible score is 2400 (800 per section)
Given 7x per year
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Subject Tests
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One hour content exam, primarily multiple choice
5 areas of subject tests: English, history, math,
science, language
Not required by most colleges
Typically students take 2 exams (1 is usually
math) – a few still require 3
Tests should be taken immediately after course is
completed
Used for admission and/or placement
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Score Reporting
Both the ACT and SAT allow students to pick and
choose which scores to send. However, some
colleges and universities are requiring that
students send scores from ALL tests taken as part
of admission process. BE CAREFUL!
Utilize Practice Exams!
School-wide practice ACT in October
 PSAT/NMSQT in October
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Upcoming College Planning Programs
for Sophomores & Parents
Class 2013
Exploring Colleges
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
DHS, Auditorium
Anticipating College Planning
Thursday, May 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
HPHS, Auditorium
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