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Key to the Future
Chapter 4, Lesson 3Chapter 4, Lesson 3
Warm-Up QuestionsWarm-Up Questions
CPS Questions 1 – 2CPS Questions 1 – 2
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
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College Entrance ExaminationsCollege Entrance Examinations College Placement ExaminationsCollege Placement Examinations Conquering Test Anxiety Conquering Test Anxiety Test-Taking StrategiesTest-Taking Strategies Procedures for Taking Standardized Tests Procedures for Taking Standardized Tests
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Are you a good test taker? If not, Are you a good test taker? If not, why? What difficulties do you usually why? What difficulties do you usually face? How could you solve them?face? How could you solve them?
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Entrance ExaminationEntrance Examination A standardized test that helps admissions A standardized test that helps admissions
officers determine who is qualified to attend officers determine who is qualified to attend their schoolstheir schools
Standardized TestStandardized Test One that is given and scored under the same One that is given and scored under the same
conditions for all studentsconditions for all students
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A college will compare your score with A college will compare your score with other applicantsother applicants
Schools look at GPA and scores on Schools look at GPA and scores on standardized testsstandardized tests
Most colleges require applicants to take at Most colleges require applicants to take at least one college entrance examleast one college entrance exam
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An entrance exam that measures the An entrance exam that measures the academic skills and knowledge students academic skills and knowledge students most need for success in collegemost need for success in college
Aptitude TestAptitude Test Designed to demonstrate a student’s talent, Designed to demonstrate a student’s talent,
skill, or potential for learningskill, or potential for learning Test results are used by both private and Test results are used by both private and
public colleges to evaluate admission and public colleges to evaluate admission and granting scholarshipsgranting scholarships
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SAT scores may be the best SAT scores may be the best predictors of how well a predictors of how well a student will perform in student will perform in collegecollege
Offered several times a yearOffered several times a year Takes 3 hours and 45 minutes Takes 3 hours and 45 minutes
to administerto administer Students generally start taking Students generally start taking
the test in their junior yearthe test in their junior year
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SAT provides a reading score, writing score, SAT provides a reading score, writing score, and a math scoreand a math score
Each section has a maximum of 800 pointsEach section has a maximum of 800 points Average SAT score is 1500Average SAT score is 1500 Students will also receive a percentile Students will also receive a percentile
ranking on the SATranking on the SAT To find out more information, visit the SAT To find out more information, visit the SAT
website at website at www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org
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Improving sentencesImproving sentences Test correctness and effectiveness of expressionTest correctness and effectiveness of expression
Identifying sentence errorsIdentifying sentence errors Tests the ability to recognize grammar and usage errorsTests the ability to recognize grammar and usage errors
Improving paragraphsImproving paragraphs Involves reading a passage and answering questionsInvolves reading a passage and answering questions
Essay writingEssay writing Tests your ability to develop ideas into writingTests your ability to develop ideas into writing
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Sentence CompletionSentence Completion Select best answer Select best answer
Passage-based ReadingPassage-based Reading Used to determine how Used to determine how
well you understood what well you understood what you readyou read
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Multiple Choice Multiple Choice QuestionsQuestions
Student-produced Student-produced ResponsesResponses Students compute their Students compute their
own answers to math own answers to math questionsquestions
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A college entrance examination that is an A college entrance examination that is an alternative to the SATalternative to the SAT
Achievement TestAchievement Test Tests what a student has actually learnedTests what a student has actually learned
Most colleges require the SAT or ACTMost colleges require the SAT or ACT
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Four sections: English, Mathematics, Four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science ReasoningReading and Science Reasoning
Test length is 2 hours and 55 minutesTest length is 2 hours and 55 minutes Composed entirely of multiple choice Composed entirely of multiple choice
questions, with an optional 30-minute questions, with an optional 30-minute writing testwriting test
You can learn more about the ACT at You can learn more about the ACT at www.act.orgwww.act.org
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Chapter 4, Lesson 3Chapter 4, Lesson 3
Learning Check QuestionsLearning Check Questions
CPS Questions 3 – 4CPS Questions 3 – 4
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
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View the video “Test Taking Strategies for View the video “Test Taking Strategies for SAT, ACT, EOC”.SAT, ACT, EOC”.
On the worksheet provided, answer the On the worksheet provided, answer the questions on the video.questions on the video.
Be prepared to share your answers with the Be prepared to share your answers with the class.class.
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Placement TestPlacement Test Designed to help schools place students in Designed to help schools place students in
classes where they’ll learn mostclasses where they’ll learn most Advanced Placement ExaminationsAdvanced Placement Examinations
Given to students who took AP courses in high Given to students who took AP courses in high schoolschool
Provides the opportunity to earn credit or Provides the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most collegesadvanced standing at most colleges
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College-Level Examination College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)Program (CLEP)
Students can earn college Students can earn college credit without taking basic / credit without taking basic / introductory coursesintroductory courses
Enables a student to move on Enables a student to move on more quickly to studying more quickly to studying advanced topicsadvanced topics
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ACT ASSETACT ASSET Series of short placement tests Series of short placement tests Measure a student’s strengths and needs Measure a student’s strengths and needs
in language, reading comprehension, in language, reading comprehension, mathematics, and study skillsmathematics, and study skills
Used primarily by community and Used primarily by community and technical collegestechnical colleges
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ACT Computerized Adaptive Placement ACT Computerized Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System Assessment and Support System COMPASSCOMPASS A series of tests in mathematics, reading, A series of tests in mathematics, reading,
and writingand writing Used primarily by community collegesUsed primarily by community colleges
Institutionalized challenge examinationsInstitutionalized challenge examinations Allows students to qualify for college creditAllows students to qualify for college credit
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Learning Check QuestionsLearning Check Questions
CPS Questions 5 – 6CPS Questions 5 – 6
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
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Using the worksheet provided, outline the Using the worksheet provided, outline the college placement exams included in the college placement exams included in the textbook.textbook.
Be prepared to share your results with the Be prepared to share your results with the class.class.
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Does the thought of taking a test fill you with Does the thought of taking a test fill you with dread? dread?
Reminders for reducing test anxiety: Reminders for reducing test anxiety: Approach the test with an “I can” attitudeApproach the test with an “I can” attitude Prepare yourself emotionally for the testPrepare yourself emotionally for the test Remind yourself that you studied and that you Remind yourself that you studied and that you
know the materialknow the material ““Overlearn” the material—you can’t study too Overlearn” the material—you can’t study too
muchmuch
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Chew gum or eat hard candy during the test if Chew gum or eat hard candy during the test if allowedallowed
Go to bed earlyGo to bed early Eat a healthy meal before the testEat a healthy meal before the test Arrive early for the testArrive early for the test Sit back, relax, breathe, and clear your mind if you Sit back, relax, breathe, and clear your mind if you
become nervousbecome nervous Come to the test with everything you need: pencils, Come to the test with everything you need: pencils,
calculator, and other suppliescalculator, and other supplies Read over the entire test firstRead over the entire test first
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Listen to the teacher/proctor before the test beginsListen to the teacher/proctor before the test begins Keep an eye on the clockKeep an eye on the clock Answer what you know firstAnswer what you know first Check your answersCheck your answers Find out about the test before it is givenFind out about the test before it is given Find out exactly what the test will cover ahead of Find out exactly what the test will cover ahead of
timetime Ask the teacher/proctor for a study sheetAsk the teacher/proctor for a study sheet Know the test’s rules and the teacher’s/proctor’s Know the test’s rules and the teacher’s/proctor’s
rulesrules
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Attend the review session if the Attend the review session if the instructor/teacher offers oneinstructor/teacher offers one
Know what grade value the test holdsKnow what grade value the test holds Ask about extra credit or bonus Ask about extra credit or bonus
questions on the testquestions on the test When you get the test, jot down any When you get the test, jot down any
mnemonic (memory device)mnemonic (memory device) Never look at another student’s test or Never look at another student’s test or
let anyone see your testlet anyone see your test
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There are several ways to There are several ways to overcome your fears:overcome your fears:
Take the preliminary SAT (PSAT)Take the preliminary SAT (PSAT) Take a test preparation courseTake a test preparation course Utilize The Total College Utilize The Total College
Solutions DVD Solutions DVD
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Introduce you to the test formatIntroduce you to the test format Allow you to apply basic strategies in analyzing and Allow you to apply basic strategies in analyzing and
answering different types of questionsanswering different types of questions Provide opportunities to practice and increase your Provide opportunities to practice and increase your
speedspeed Provides a chance to analyze your test-taking Provides a chance to analyze your test-taking
strengths and weaknessesstrengths and weaknesses
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Chapter 4, Lesson 3Chapter 4, Lesson 3
Learning Check QuestionsLearning Check Questions
CPS Questions 7 – 8CPS Questions 7 – 8
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Use the Internet to take the Practice Use the Internet to take the Practice SAT provided by The College Board.SAT provided by The College Board.
Be prepared to share your answers Be prepared to share your answers with the class.with the class.
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Don’t jump the gunDon’t jump the gun Take your time and re-read the questionTake your time and re-read the question
Keep movingKeep moving Don’t spend time on a question you don’t knowDon’t spend time on a question you don’t know
Guess smartGuess smart Narrow choices and make a best guessNarrow choices and make a best guess
RelaxRelax Get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast and get to Get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast and get to
the test site earlythe test site early
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Try to answer the question, Try to answer the question, before reading the optionsbefore reading the options
Be aware of answers Be aware of answers containing extreme containing extreme modifiersmodifiers
Read all options before Read all options before selecting the answerselecting the answer
Cross off answers you Cross off answers you know are incorrectknow are incorrect
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Bigger is not always betterBigger is not always better Outline your thoughts before writingOutline your thoughts before writing Be careful with spelling, grammar and Be careful with spelling, grammar and
punctuationpunctuation Use details where appropriateUse details where appropriate Write neatlyWrite neatly Proofread your answerProofread your answer
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Determine which tests are required for the Determine which tests are required for the colleges you are applyingcolleges you are applying
Talk to your guidance counselor about when and Talk to your guidance counselor about when and where the test will be givenwhere the test will be given
Schedule the test-prep course prior to the testSchedule the test-prep course prior to the test Read a ½ hour per day to develop a good sense of Read a ½ hour per day to develop a good sense of
English usageEnglish usage Practice a variety of math problems every dayPractice a variety of math problems every day Relax – the test is only one factor that a college Relax – the test is only one factor that a college
evaluatesevaluates
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Chapter 4, Lesson 3Chapter 4, Lesson 3
Learning Check QuestionsLearning Check Questions
CPS Questions 9 – 10CPS Questions 9 – 10
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In groups, summarize the lesson by In groups, summarize the lesson by providing answers to the questions providing answers to the questions on the worksheet.on the worksheet.
Be prepared to share your ideas Be prepared to share your ideas with the class.with the class.
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Chapter 4, Lesson 3Chapter 4, Lesson 3
College Entrance ExaminationsCollege Entrance Examinations College Placement ExaminationsCollege Placement Examinations Conquering Test Anxiety Conquering Test Anxiety Test-Taking StrategiesTest-Taking Strategies Procedures for Taking Standardized Tests Procedures for Taking Standardized Tests
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Chapter 4, Lesson 3Chapter 4, Lesson 3
Review QuestionsReview Questions
CPS Questions 11 – 12CPS Questions 11 – 12
Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPSNote for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS
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Essays, interviews, and campus visitsEssays, interviews, and campus visits
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