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2	Knowsys Test Prep LLC ACT Practice Test (ACT-M1) Strategy Session Presenter: Dr. Sheila Griffith
3	How to Read the Results
4	What’s a Good Score? Factors in determining “good” Grade Level College Choice The more selective and rigorous the program, the higher the score needs to be Scholarships The more you want, the higher the score needs to be “Good” Rule of Thumb: Try to beat your TOP school’s average score
5	ACT Scores for Texas Schools
6	Does Preparation Help? Good preparation DEFINITELY helps Good preparation involves Strategic methods Content review Vocabulary building Preparation for ACT and SAT: lots of content overlap Average Knowsys ACT Improvement: 4 Composite Points
7	General Preparation TIPS Take both the ACT and the SAT You never know which one you’ll do better on Most schools take both Know there is no set “Order of Difficulty” Easy, Medium, and Hard problems are jumbled Skip hard problems and return to them at the end of the section There is NO Wrong Answer Penalty So . . . GUESS on every problem
8	Your Math Results
9	Math Detail Areas
10	Your Math Answers
11	Your Science Results
12	Science Detail Areas
13	Your Science Answers
14	Your Reading Results
15	Reading Detail Areas
16	Your Reading Answers
17	Your English and Writing Results The English Score is based on the English Test. Multiple choice grammar questions The Essay Score is based on the OPTIONAL Writing Test The Writing Test is the 30-minute essay. Scale is 1 – 6 by two different graders, giving a score of 2 – 12. Even though the Writing is “optional,” many good schools require students to take it. TIP: Check the requirements of your schools BEFORE you register and take the ACT or, to be safe, automatically sign up for the writing The Writing Score is a combination of English Test score Essay Score
18	Your English and Writing Results
19	English Detail Areas
20	Your English Answers
21	Essay Scores (from 1 Grader) Essay of 6 = Effective Essay of 5 = Competent Essay of 4 = Adequate Essay of 3 = Developing Skill Essay of 2 = Inconsistent or Weak Essay of 1 = Little or No Skill Essay of 0 = Off Topic
22	Combined Essay Scores 12 = 6 + 6 11 = 6 + 5 10 = 5 + 5 9 = 5 + 4 8 = 4 + 4 7 = 4 + 3
23	SAT Question of the Day Sign up for the SAT Question of the Day This question helps for ACT and SAT Question is emailed daily – Click your answer and get immediate response and feedback Sign up at www.collegeboard.com
24	Vocabulary Start building your vocabulary NOW Vocab helps on the PSAT, the SAT, and the ACT SAT and PSAT: Sentence Completions & Reading Comprehension ACT: Reading Comprehension Vocab helps in high school and college courses, reading, papers, communication, etc. Order Knowsys SAT Vocabulary Flashcards & Companion Activities at www.ktpvocab.com
25	Vocabulary Flashcards & Activities Companion Builder Activities for all 555 SAT Words Enhance mastery and usage Greek and Latin roots Synonyms Antonyms Narratives True/False Fill in the blank *Short Answer . . . Plus many more
26	Timing Get the test scores you need by the end of your Junior year Prep and take the SAT and ACT in March/April of your Junior year If you don’t get the score you need, review and retake the test in May or June DO NOT WAIT until the fall of your senior year! This will ADD stress!
27	Preparation Timeline Most students Prepare before the SAT and ACT in March/April of Junior year For example, take January SAT class and ACT Bonus Course at Coppell High School Some students If you benefit from multiple exposures or want an early start: Take the Knowsys class at Coppell High School early Spring of Sophomore year, summer before Junior year, fall of Junior year Then RETAKE the class immediately before your test
28	For Top Scorers Do you have the potential to be a National Merit top student? Take the PSAT in your Sophomore year (October) Get a 180 or higher Prepare for the PSAT The 11^th grade October PSAT is the ONLY PSAT that counts for National Merit Start preparing in Spring for the Fall PSAT
29	The Next Knowsys Course SAT: March 23 – April 29 Preparation for SAT: May 2^nd Monday/Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at CHS To register: www.coppellisd.com Under “Quick Access” -- SAT Next ACT Bonus Day* March 28 (Saturday) *Must participate in SAT class to enroll
30	Fees and Registration Fee: $600 (Early Registration) $650 (Regular Registration) Registration: Pay online OR Write check to Coppell ISD and return to M. Mahan Administration Building 200 S. Denton Tap Road
31	Knowsys Private Tutoring Knowsys also offers Private Tutoring for SAT, ACT, and PSAT One-on-one private tutoring Best Friends private tutoring Small group private tutoring For pricing, go to www.ktprep.com To enroll, call Knowsys 512-295-9806
32	ACT versus SAT
33	ACT versus SAT (con’t)
34	ACT versus SAT (con’t)
35	For More Information Coppell SAT Classes www.coppellisd.com Knowsys Test Prep Classes & Tutoring www.ktprep.com or 214-418-8262 Vocabulary Flashcards or Companion www.ktpvocab.com