Building Skills
10th GradePlan Test #1
Pre-Test
1. What valuable information is contained on Page 2 of the PLAN test results?
2. Name a skill that might be listed as needing improvement from the PLAN test?
3. What is one key area in the “PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students”?
Objectives
• Review PLAN test results• Identify areas of strengths and
weaknesses• Explore career websites to determine
what areas of strengths and weaknesses students have for knowledge and skills needed for their occupations of interest
Why Take the Plan?
• Page 2 contains valuable information on how to improve your academic skills• Lists skills where improvement is needed
• Find careers that match your interests and skills
PLAN Score Report Side 2
Your Skills
Areas Reported to Get Extra Help
PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students
Set a consistent time to study every day Use your planner containing
Assignment information Class notes
Read materials before they presented in class Prepare for big tests and assignments by
working on them each day Don’t cram the night before
College Readiness Levels
Update Postsecondary Plan
Update Your Postsecondary Plan
• Find an area where you scored the highest– Enter an area of strength in the About Me section
Pair and Share
• Use the PLAN results to answer these questions with a partner:• Am I on target for college?• What skills do I need to improve to be
ready for college?• Am I taking a rigorous core
curriculum?
Class Discussion
• What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college?• What skills do I possess that will help
me be prepared for college?
Assignment: Explore Skills Needed
• Use your PLAN results that identified strengths and areas to improve as you • Use iseek and ACT websites to• Investigate careers and identify important–Knowledge and Skills–Tasks and Activities
• Record areas of strengths on your Postsecondary Plan
Post-Test
1. What valuable information is contained on Page 2 of the PLAN test results?
2. Name a skill that might be listed as needing improvement from the PLAN test?
3. What is one key area in the “PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students”?
Review
• Valuable information contained on Page 2 of the PLAN test results–How to improve your academic skills
• Skills that might be listed as needing improvement from the PLAN test– Reading, Writing, Math, Computer, Study
• Key area in the “PLAN Study Skills Checklist for Students”– Consistent study time, organizational skills
