logging in or signing up Introduction to the ACT Course vtclark Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 85 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: August 24, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Week One - Course One of the ACT Preparation Course. Mountain View Independent Baptist Church Ministries Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Introduction to the ACT Course : Introduction to the ACT Course Week One September 14, 2009 WELCOME!!! : WELCOME!!! Mountain View Independent Baptist Church Violet Clark Robert Clark Introduction of Our Pastor Dr. Kevin Mysliwiec, Pastor Introduce Your Neighbor Name School They Attend and Classification Something Unique About that Person 3:00 2:00 1:00 About Our Church : About Our Church Sunday Morning Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Sunday Evening Service – 6:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Service 7:00 p.m. Ministries of The Church “Welcome Back” School Supplies Giveaway Junior Church Women’s Bible Study Bowling, Whitewater Rafting, Volleyball Tournaments Lectures, Conferences, and Trainings ACT Test Prep What This Course Will Cover : What This Course Will Cover Introduction to the ACT Test How to Prepare for the ACT Test Test Strategies Taking the ACT Cracking the Section Test Why You Should Take the Optional Writing Exam Full – Length Exams Materials You Will Need : Materials You Will Need Notebook to Keep Materials Pencils and Pens No. 2 Pencils are not required for test prep Index Cards (At least 500) Any type Optional Sharpie Fine Point Marker Container for Index Cards College Dictionary/Thesaurus Course Expectations & a Few Rules : Respect Your Fellow Students Respect Your Leaders Be On Time and Be Prepared Expect to Learn and Share Ideas Absolutely No Tobacco or Smoking! Clean Up After Yourself No Cell Phones/Pagers/PDAs Course Expectations & a Few Rules Weekly Course Meetings and Materials : Weekly Course Meetings and Materials Calendar Included in Materials Packet Always meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. Weekly Lectures and Assignments Portfolio at the Meeting Available on the Website Lectures available at AuthorSTREAM Blog questions at the blog site Flash Cards! DO YOUR HOMEWORK!! It’s in your weekly handouts! Slide 8: Questions? Week One : Week One Introduction to the Course Pre-Test The ACT is… : The ACT is… A Standardized Test Forget the word “Standardized” A Predictable Test The ACT tests the same information the same way, year after year. Example There are always 14 plane geometry questions on the ACT. Even the way the test asks the question is predictable. This course is designed to take advantage of that same predictability. What Does / Doesn’t the Test Measure? : What Does / Doesn’t the Test Measure? Doesn’t measure: Intelligence or analytical ability Does measure: Your knowledge of specific skills Grammar Algebra Reading Comprehension Measures how good you can take the test By reviewing specific knowledge, you can score better on the test, period. Why Does a College Want Your ACT Test ScoreMovie Clip One : Why Does a College Want Your ACT Test ScoreMovie Clip One Why Should I Prepare for the ACT? : Why Should I Prepare for the ACT? State Requirements to Graduate Incoming 2009 Freshmen must obtain a “passing score” Measurement of Academic Success Colleges/Universities Require It “Many factors go into the acceptance of a student to our university. Test scores are only one of these factors. Grades in high school, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations are also important and may in some cases outweigh test scores.” ~~2009 University of South Carolina Application Bulletin Admissions rarely consider ACT scores alone Financial Aid Scholarships and Fellowships consider ACT scores as a primary factor in giving away money to Freshman ACT is a measure of possible college success Why Should I Prepare to Take the ACT? : Why Should I Prepare to Take the ACT? Of all the elements in your college application package, your ACT score is the easiest to change. Can’t change your grades, even through prayer and fasting. You’re not going to become the next high school football quarterback sensation overnight. Other parts of your college application are dependent on others and your ability to write well. In a few weeks, you can substantially change your score on the ACT. It just takes a little work. What makes up the ACT Test?Movie Clip Two : What makes up the ACT Test?Movie Clip Two Sounds Hard, Right? : Sounds Hard, Right? It could be worse! Test takers in the 1970’s had to answer questions about: The Constitution Electrostatic Forces Planets in the Solar System How is the ACT Scored? : How is the ACT Scored? Scores for each of the four sections are reported on a scale of 1 – 36 Four section scores are averaged together to get a composite score Example: English – 24 Math – 20 Reading – 25 Science – 19 Composite Score – 22 How is the ACT Scored? : How is the ACT Scored? Percentile Ranking Compares your score to the scores of others who took the test on the same day nationwide 87 Percentile Means that you scored higher than 87 percent of the people who took the test Also means that 13 percent scored higher than you Who Actually Receives Your Scores? : Who Actually Receives Your Scores? In most cases, not you! Your high school gets them first Then the colleges you coded on the test You have to ask for a copy of your scores from guidance June testers get their scores sent to their home Typically takes three to seven weeks Can pay extra to get them in 10-14 days after the test Some Test Dates are Better than Others : Some Test Dates are Better than Others Test Information Release Get a copy of your test and your answers $15.00 fee ACT makes mistakes! You can force them to hand grade your test if you see a problem How Do I Register? : How Do I Register? ACT Website www.actstudent.org Preparing for the ACT Assessment booklet www.act.org What if I need special accommodations? : What if I need special accommodations? ACT offers accommodations for students with special needs, learning or otherwise School certification of disability Prior arrangements must be made with ACT www.act.org/aap/disab or ask Robert for more info Final Thoughts : Final Thoughts Test does not measure intelligence Does not predict your success, now or in the future Not a final judgment of your abilities, period. Questions? : Questions? Break for 10 minutes Enjoy Refreshments! When the Music Starts, you have about four minutes left! Classes will resume in…. : Classes will resume in…. 5:00 4:00 3:00 2:00 1:00 Pre-Test : Pre-Test 75 Question – 1 Hour Try to Answer EVERY Question All Four Sections are covered When you are finished, lay on the back table Put your index card in the box on the back table Some Answers are a little messed up A = F B = G C = H D = J E = K Slide 27: A = F B = G C = H D = J E = K 60:00 55:00 50:00 45:00 40:00 35:00 30:00 25:00 20:00 15:00 10:00 5:00 You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Introduction to the ACT Course vtclark Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 85 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: August 24, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Week One - Course One of the ACT Preparation Course. Mountain View Independent Baptist Church Ministries Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Introduction to the ACT Course : Introduction to the ACT Course Week One September 14, 2009 WELCOME!!! : WELCOME!!! Mountain View Independent Baptist Church Violet Clark Robert Clark Introduction of Our Pastor Dr. Kevin Mysliwiec, Pastor Introduce Your Neighbor Name School They Attend and Classification Something Unique About that Person 3:00 2:00 1:00 About Our Church : About Our Church Sunday Morning Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Sunday Evening Service – 6:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Service 7:00 p.m. Ministries of The Church “Welcome Back” School Supplies Giveaway Junior Church Women’s Bible Study Bowling, Whitewater Rafting, Volleyball Tournaments Lectures, Conferences, and Trainings ACT Test Prep What This Course Will Cover : What This Course Will Cover Introduction to the ACT Test How to Prepare for the ACT Test Test Strategies Taking the ACT Cracking the Section Test Why You Should Take the Optional Writing Exam Full – Length Exams Materials You Will Need : Materials You Will Need Notebook to Keep Materials Pencils and Pens No. 2 Pencils are not required for test prep Index Cards (At least 500) Any type Optional Sharpie Fine Point Marker Container for Index Cards College Dictionary/Thesaurus Course Expectations & a Few Rules : Respect Your Fellow Students Respect Your Leaders Be On Time and Be Prepared Expect to Learn and Share Ideas Absolutely No Tobacco or Smoking! Clean Up After Yourself No Cell Phones/Pagers/PDAs Course Expectations & a Few Rules Weekly Course Meetings and Materials : Weekly Course Meetings and Materials Calendar Included in Materials Packet Always meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. Weekly Lectures and Assignments Portfolio at the Meeting Available on the Website Lectures available at AuthorSTREAM Blog questions at the blog site Flash Cards! DO YOUR HOMEWORK!! It’s in your weekly handouts! Slide 8: Questions? Week One : Week One Introduction to the Course Pre-Test The ACT is… : The ACT is… A Standardized Test Forget the word “Standardized” A Predictable Test The ACT tests the same information the same way, year after year. Example There are always 14 plane geometry questions on the ACT. Even the way the test asks the question is predictable. This course is designed to take advantage of that same predictability. What Does / Doesn’t the Test Measure? : What Does / Doesn’t the Test Measure? Doesn’t measure: Intelligence or analytical ability Does measure: Your knowledge of specific skills Grammar Algebra Reading Comprehension Measures how good you can take the test By reviewing specific knowledge, you can score better on the test, period. Why Does a College Want Your ACT Test ScoreMovie Clip One : Why Does a College Want Your ACT Test ScoreMovie Clip One Why Should I Prepare for the ACT? : Why Should I Prepare for the ACT? State Requirements to Graduate Incoming 2009 Freshmen must obtain a “passing score” Measurement of Academic Success Colleges/Universities Require It “Many factors go into the acceptance of a student to our university. Test scores are only one of these factors. Grades in high school, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations are also important and may in some cases outweigh test scores.” ~~2009 University of South Carolina Application Bulletin Admissions rarely consider ACT scores alone Financial Aid Scholarships and Fellowships consider ACT scores as a primary factor in giving away money to Freshman ACT is a measure of possible college success Why Should I Prepare to Take the ACT? : Why Should I Prepare to Take the ACT? Of all the elements in your college application package, your ACT score is the easiest to change. Can’t change your grades, even through prayer and fasting. You’re not going to become the next high school football quarterback sensation overnight. Other parts of your college application are dependent on others and your ability to write well. In a few weeks, you can substantially change your score on the ACT. It just takes a little work. What makes up the ACT Test?Movie Clip Two : What makes up the ACT Test?Movie Clip Two Sounds Hard, Right? : Sounds Hard, Right? It could be worse! Test takers in the 1970’s had to answer questions about: The Constitution Electrostatic Forces Planets in the Solar System How is the ACT Scored? : How is the ACT Scored? Scores for each of the four sections are reported on a scale of 1 – 36 Four section scores are averaged together to get a composite score Example: English – 24 Math – 20 Reading – 25 Science – 19 Composite Score – 22 How is the ACT Scored? : How is the ACT Scored? Percentile Ranking Compares your score to the scores of others who took the test on the same day nationwide 87 Percentile Means that you scored higher than 87 percent of the people who took the test Also means that 13 percent scored higher than you Who Actually Receives Your Scores? : Who Actually Receives Your Scores? In most cases, not you! Your high school gets them first Then the colleges you coded on the test You have to ask for a copy of your scores from guidance June testers get their scores sent to their home Typically takes three to seven weeks Can pay extra to get them in 10-14 days after the test Some Test Dates are Better than Others : Some Test Dates are Better than Others Test Information Release Get a copy of your test and your answers $15.00 fee ACT makes mistakes! You can force them to hand grade your test if you see a problem How Do I Register? : How Do I Register? ACT Website www.actstudent.org Preparing for the ACT Assessment booklet www.act.org What if I need special accommodations? : What if I need special accommodations? ACT offers accommodations for students with special needs, learning or otherwise School certification of disability Prior arrangements must be made with ACT www.act.org/aap/disab or ask Robert for more info Final Thoughts : Final Thoughts Test does not measure intelligence Does not predict your success, now or in the future Not a final judgment of your abilities, period. Questions? : Questions? Break for 10 minutes Enjoy Refreshments! When the Music Starts, you have about four minutes left! Classes will resume in…. : Classes will resume in…. 5:00 4:00 3:00 2:00 1:00 Pre-Test : Pre-Test 75 Question – 1 Hour Try to Answer EVERY Question All Four Sections are covered When you are finished, lay on the back table Put your index card in the box on the back table Some Answers are a little messed up A = F B = G C = H D = J E = K Slide 27: A = F B = G C = H D = J E = K 60:00 55:00 50:00 45:00 40:00 35:00 30:00 25:00 20:00 15:00 10:00 5:00