utilizing explore and plan results to improve student performance

Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results to Improve Student Performance

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Student Preparation

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Student Preparation

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Student Preparation

Students who take two or more remedial college courses are unlikely to graduate.– Nearly 45% who plan to go to college after

graduation have not taken courses that will allow them to proceed to credit-bearing, college courses.

ACT, 2004. On Course for Success

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Percent of EXPLORE Students on Track for College or Career

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Percent of PLAN Students on Track for College or Career

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Percent of ACT Students on Track for College or Career

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EXPLORE and PLAN • Academic content in English, mathematics,

reading and science• Standardized time and number of items• Additional components– Interest Inventory– Needs Assessment– Plans and Background information/HS Course and

Grades– Educational Opportunity Services (PLAN only)See Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results, pages 1-7.

TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO INTERPRET AND ANALYZE EXPLORE AND PLAN RESULTS

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Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results to Improve Student Performance

• Methods for teachers, principals, counselors and county educators to analyze reports and results

• Sample reports, tools and resources for educators, parents and students to interpret and utilize data

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Student Score Reports• Plans for after high school• Scores compared to EXPLORE/PLAN College Readiness

Benchmarks• Predicted PLAN/ACT composite score• Interest inventory response interpreted on World-of-

Work Map• Responses and correct answers with suggestion for

building knowledge and skillsSee Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results, Appendix A, pp. 82-85; Appendix D, pp. 96-99.

PLANEXPLORE EXPLOREProfile Summary Report

• Table 1a: Scores• Table 1b: Subscores• Table 1c: College readiness • Table 2: Ethnicity and gender• Table 3: Educations plans and college core• Table 4: Composite scores, coursework and expressed needs• Table 5a: Career preferences• Table 5b: World-of-Work Map

See Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results, Appendix B, pp. 86-93.

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• Table 1a: Scores• Table 1b: Subscores• Table 1c: College readiness • Table 2: Ethnicity and gender• Table 3: Scores compared to course work• Table 4: Composite, coursework and educational plans• Table 5: Composite, coursework and expressed needs• Table 6a: Career preferences• Table 6b: World-of-Work Map

See Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results, Appendix E, pp. 100-108.

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EXPLORE School Reports• Early Intervention Rosters – Do not plan to finish high school or no post-high school

educational plans– Expressed needs– Composite score at or below the national 10th percentile

• Item Response Summary ReportSee Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results, Appendix C, pp. 94-95.

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PLAN School Reports• Early Intervention Rosters – Do not plan to finish high school or no post-high school

educational plans– Expressed needs– Composite score of 16 or higher with no college plans– Composite score 15 or lower with college plans

• Item Response Summary ReportSee Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results, Appendix F, pp. 109-111.

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Pair and Share

Within your school, • How will student score reports be used to

develop or revise ISTPs?• Who needs to understand how to interpret

and analyze results?– What data/information do they need?– What reports do they need?– When do they need the information?

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Action Plan

• Complete Interpreting and Analyzing EXPLORE and PLAN Results–What activities do you plan to conduct for your

school on interpreting and analyzing EXPLORE/PLAN results?• What are your intended outcomes?• Who will participate in the activities?• When will you conduct these activities?• How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your

work?

WAYS TO USE PLAN RESULTS TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS WITH AP POTENTIAL

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AP CoursesStudents who take AP courses– Gain skills that help them succeed in college• Writing and problem-solving skills• Study habits

– Stand out in admission process• 31% of colleges and universities look at AP

experience when determining scholarships– More likely to graduate in 4 years• Over 90% of 4-year colleges provide credit and/or

advanced placement for qualifying scores

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Using PLAN to Identify Students with AP Potential

• Research findings released in 2009• Relationship between students’ scores on

PLAN and their scores on selected AP exams• PLAN test scores are good predictors of

success in AP courses http://www.act.org/research/policymakers/pdf/UsingPlan.pdf

AP Exam PLAN Tests

PLAN Scores3 or Higher AP Score 4 or Higher AP

Score

50% 75% 50%

Biology Avg. Mathematics & Science 23 26 26.5

Calculus AB Avg. Mathematics & Science 22.5 25.5 25.5

Calculus BC Avg. Mathematics & Science 21 24.5 25

Chemistry Avg. Mathematics & Science 24.5 27.5 28

English Language and Compositions

Avg. English & Reading 21.5 24 26

English Literature and Composition

Avg. English & Reading 21.5 24 26.5

European History Avg. English & Reading 21.5 24.5 27

Government and Politics: Comparative

Avg. English & Reading 22 25.5 26.5

Government and Politics: United States

Avg. English & Reading 22.5 26 27

Macroeconomics Avg. Mathematics & Science 24 27.5 27

Microeconomics Avg. Mathematics & Science 22 26 26.5

Physics B Avg. Mathematics & Science 23.5 26.5 27

PLAN Scores Associated with Selected AP Exam Scores

AP Exam PLAN Tests

PLAN Scores3 or Higher AP Score 4 or

Higher AP Score

50% 75% 50%

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Avg. Mathematics & Science 23 27.5 26

Physics C: Mechanics Avg. Mathematics & Science 22.5 25.5 25.5

Psychology Avg. English & Reading 19 22.5 22.5

Statistics Avg. Mathematics & Science 22.5 24.5 25.5

U.S. History Avg. English & Reading 22.5 26 26.5

World History Avg. English & Reading 22 25 26

PLAN Scores Associated with Selected AP Exam Scores

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PLAN: Predictions of AP SuccessSchool Roster

• Lists students and identifies those who have potential to be successful in selected AP courses based upon their PLAN results and ACT’s research linking PLAN scores to success in AP courses

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PLAN: Predictions of AP SuccessSchool Roster

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AP Exam PLAN Tests Your Average

50% for 3 or Higher AP Score

Meet or Exceeds Benchmark

Mathematics and Natural ScienceBiology Avg. Mathematics & Science 23Calculus AB Avg. Mathematics & Science 22.5Calculus BC Avg. Mathematics & Science 21Chemistry Avg. Mathematics & Science 24.5Macroeconomics Avg. Mathematics & Science 24Microeconomics Avg. Mathematics & Science 22Physics B Avg. Mathematics & Science 23.5Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Avg. Mathematics & Science 23

Physics C: Mechanics Avg. Mathematics & Science 22.5Statistics Avg. Mathematics & Science 22.5

English and Social SciencesEnglish Language and Compositions

Avg. English & Reading 21.5

English Literature and Composition

Avg. English & Reading 21.5

European History Avg. English & Reading 21.5

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Pair and Share

• Select a partner.• Determine who will play the “counselor” and who will

be the “student.”• Examine the description of your “student.”• Use the “student’s” information to complete the

Utilizing PLAN Student Results to Determine Potential to be Successful in AP and other Rigorous Courses. See Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results, p. 71.

• Role play the discussion between the “counselor” and “student” using this information to revise the ISTP.

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Action Plan

• Complete Identifying students with AP Potential– How will students with AP potential be identified?

(For high schools)• What do students and parents need to know about

AP courses?• What do staff members need to know about AP

courses?• When do students, parents and staff need the

information?

TEST TAKING STRATEGIES FOR EXPLORE AND PLAN

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Test Items• Multiple choice– Each of the reading, English and science test items has

four (4) answer choices.– The items of the mathematics tests have five (5)

answer choices.

• English and reading tests have prose passages• Mathematics tests focus on quantitative

reasoning• Science test has sets of scientific information

represented in different formats

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Item Response Summary Report

• Percentage of students who selected the correct response

• Percentage of students who selected each incorrect response

• Percentage of students who omitted (did not answer) the item

• Reference group percentage correctSee Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results, Appendix C, pp. 94-95; Appendix F, pp. 109-111.

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Pair and Share

• Examine the percentages of items omitted/not answered– What did you observe?– What are some possible reasons?– What possible impact will test preparation have

on the occurrence(s)?

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Action Plan

• Complete Discussing Test Taking Strategies–What test taking activities will you conduct prior to

the administration of EXPLORE/PLAN?• How should students prepare to take EXPLORE/PLAN?• What do parents need to know about test taking

strategies for EXPLORE/PLAN?• When should test taking strategies be discussed with

students?

RESOURCES

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Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results to Improve Student Performance

WVDE EXPLORE and PLAN websites• Go to– Resources– File Cabinet• Go to Resources folder

http://wvde.state.wv.us/oaa/pdf/Using%20EXPLOR%20and%20PLAN%20Results.pdf

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WVDE Websites/Resources• EXPLORE and PLAN

http://wvde.state.wv.us/oaa/EXPLORE/EXPLORE_index.html http://wvde.state.wv.us/oaa/actplan.html – Frequently asked questions– Administration manuals– Sample reports– State, county and school results

• ACT http://wvde.state.wv.us/oaa/act.html • Teach 21

http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/ – ACT/SAT Guides for writing and mathematics

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WV College and Career Resources

• College Foundation of West Virginiahttp://www.cfwv.com– PROMISE

https://secure.cfwv.com/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarships_and_Grants/West_Virginia_PROMISE.aspx

• West Virginia Clearinghousehttp://wvclear.wv.stateu.edu

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ACT Resources

• EXPLORE student websitehttp://www.explorestudent.org

• PLAN student websitehttp://www.actstudent.org/plan

• ACT student websitehttp://www.actstudent.org/index.html

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Additional Information

Contact

Dr. Beth CipolettiOffice of Research304-558-2546dcipolet@access.k12.wv.us