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ACT COMPASS™ Testing High School Outreach

ACT COMPASS™ Testing High School Outreach. by Carolyn M. Kelley Supervisor COMPASS™ Testing. College Tech Prep. Hamilton Hughes (Zoo Academy) U S Grant Western Hills Woodward Taft Total 703 testing sessions. Purpose of High School Outreach. Juniors Wakeup call

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ACT COMPASS™ Testing High School Outreach

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  1. ACT COMPASS™ Testing High School Outreach by Carolyn M. Kelley Supervisor COMPASS™ Testing

  2. College Tech Prep • Hamilton • Hughes (Zoo Academy) • U S Grant • Western Hills • Woodward • Taft • Total 703 testing sessions

  3. Purpose of High School Outreach • Juniors • Wakeup call • Remedial work to help raise scores • Early college/scholarship planning • Seniors • Test scores can be used for college admission • Early admission to college • Schedule appointment with advisor • Financial • New student orientation

  4. Prepare for High School Testing • Teachers/Principals need to “buy in” to the idea • Students need to know when/where/why they are testing • Parents need to be informed of upcoming testing and testing results • Computers • Reserve a computer room • Software installed • Test turned on/correct test selected

  5. What is COMPASS™ • The ACT Computer-Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System (COMPASS) is a comprehensive assessment, advising, retention, and outcomes-oriented system of services. It was developed to help postsecondary institutions expand opportunities and increase the likelihood that entering students would achieve educational success and retention.

  6. ACT COMPASS™ TEST • Numerical Skills/Prealgebra • Students should be administered this test if they have had a limited or an undetermined exposure to algebra, have performed poorly in previous algebra courses, or have not used their algebra training for a long time.

  7. Numerical Skills/Prealgebra Total Number of Math Test=491

  8. ACT COMPASS™ TEST • Algebra • Is most appropriate for students who have recently completed a prealegra or basic algebra course and for students whose current level of performance suggests a lack of readiness for a college-level algebra course.

  9. Algebra Total Number of Math Test=491

  10. ACT COMPASS™ TEST • College Algebra • Is most appropriate for students who have recently demonstrated proficiency in intermediate algebra courses

  11. College Algebra Total Number of Math Test=491

  12. ACT COMPASS™ TEST • Trigonometry • Assesses students’ understanding of trigonometric concepts and their application in problem solving

  13. Trigonometry Total Number of Math Test=491

  14. ACT COMPASS™ TEST • Reading • Determine if the examinee has the reading skills necessary to succeed in a standard entry-level college course

  15. Reading Total Number of Reading Tests=500

  16. ACT COMPASS™ TEST • Writing • Assess student abilities in categories of usage/mechanics • Punctuation • Basic grammar and usage • Sentence structure • Rhetorical skills • Strategy • Organization • Style

  17. Writing Total Number of Writing Tests=499

  18. RETEST • Math • 52% same level DE classes • 30% scores higher but still in DE classes • 17% tested out of DE • Reading • 49% same level DE classes • 24% scored higher but still in DE classes • 27% tested out of DE • Writing • 16% same level de classes • 38% scores higher but still in De classes • 47% tested out of DE

  19. Reasons why student score low • Students did not understand the value of testing • They did not review sample questions prior to testing • They were not informed they were taking the test • They did not have adequate time to take the test • Computer/Internet problems • Physiological issues

  20. Reasons why students scored low • Psychological issues • They rushed • They did not read the directions • They did not take the test seriously • They may have taken algebra a few years ago

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