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PLAN InformationWHAT IS THE PLAN TEST? PLAN includes four multiple-choice tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science.
WHAT DOES THE PLAN DO FOR ME? Helps build a solid foundation for future success Helps measure current academic development Explore career/ training options Make plans for remaining years of high school and post-graduation years How do I prepare? PLAN PREP INCLUDING SAMPLE QUESTIONS What Do My Scores Mean? Your scores are between 1 (the lowest score you can receive) and 32 (the highest score you can receive). Just like grades, your scores tell you how well you did on each test. http://actstudent.org/plan/score/whatmean.html
Your Composite score is simply the average of your test scores in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science (rounded to a whole number). The two scores directly under English and Math only range from 1 to 16. They tell you how well you did in two specific areas of each subject. These scores added together do NOT necessarily equal your English or Math Test scores. How Do My Scores Compare with Those of Other Students Who Took PLAN? Next to your scores, you'll find the percent of students scoring at or below your score. This shows you how your scores compare to those of students across the country who took PLAN.
The example above shows 83% next to the student's English score. This means she scored as high as or higher than 83% of students in the comparison group who took PLAN. The other percents show how you scored relative to other students who took PLAN in your school, your school district, and your state. Am I on Track? PLAN is designed for 10th graders and the ACT is designed for 11th and 12th graders. Over time, PLAN and the ACT measure your college readiness skills as you progress through high school. Your PLAN scores can be used to predict how you are likely to do if you take the ACT as an 11th or 12th grader and keep working hard.
The estimated ACT Composite score range is a prediction about how you are likely to score on the ACT if you take the right courses and work hard in those courses. Keep in mind that these scores are only estimates, not guarantees. Improving your study habits and taking more challenging courses are likely to improve your ACT scores. How Can I Improve? The back of your Score Report describes the skills and knowledge you already probably have. You'll also see some ideas for improving even more in the different subject areas. The suggestions are based on your scores and can help you do better.
You will definitely want to discuss these ideas with your counselors, teachers, and parents so that you can work together to get the most from your courses and be "college ready." HOW READY ARE YOU FOR COLLEGE?The College Readiness area of your Score Report shows whether you scored above, at, or below the benchmark for likely success. Meeting these bench marks indicate you are developing the skills you will need by the time you complete high school if you continue to work hard and take challenging courses. Your Career Possibilities Your PLAN Score Report helps you start by focusing on a few career areas.
Exploring careers is easier if you have a good map. Launch the World-of-Work Map at right to begin exploring careers and occupations that might be right for you. YOUR INTERESTS The highlighted portions of the map are the areas in which you indicated interest on your interest inventory. These are also good places to begin exploring careers! EXPLORING CAREER OPTIONS Go to www.planstudent.org to begin seeking information on careers. Find out about job descriptions, salary, education requirements, etc. See back of page for more sites. WHAT’S THE BEST PREPARATION FOR ACT? The best way to get ready for a college entrance exam is to take a rigorous selection of high school courses and study hard. ACT PREPARATION ACT online prep ($19.95 on ACT website) or available in CWHS library The Real ACT Prep Guide($19.95 on ACT website) or available in CWHS library A variety of test prep books available in CWHS library www.march2success.com , (FREE!) an Army resource available to anyone. If you do not want to be contacted by a recruiter, check appropriate box CAREER WEBSITES www.Bls.gov/oco Dept of Labor. Under "Occupations" see Occupational Outlook Handbook www.tcids.tbr.edu Tennessee Career Information Delivery System www.planstudent.org This is the ACT website for PLAN takers. Click on "Thinking About your Future" PARENT INFO For information on helping to plan for your student’s college, go to www.actstudent.org/colleges/checklist. This page offers a checklist for navigating the college application process and also info on financial aid. |
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