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Page 1: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs

Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores

Page 2: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs

Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs

Instructors:◦Shiloh Harder◦Chad Terrell◦Debbie Hibbs

Page 3: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs
Page 4: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs

Boost PSAT Scores Also raise ACT Scores General Test Taking Strategies

Page 5: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs

Read carefully and sign. Expectations:

◦Attend all sessions◦Take the post-test and the PSAT◦Complete all homework◦Participate fully in class

Page 6: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs

Examine scores in Reading, Math, and Writing.

Each sub-score is out of 80. Set goals for raising each sub-score. Remember- 205 is the minimum goal for

PSAT, but ACT tests many of the same skills, so set goals for that, too!

Page 7: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs

Highlighted Skills Sessions (July 5th- Aug 4th)

ALL Strategies Sessions (Aug 8th- Oct 10th)Remember to select Group A or Group B on the website www.mrharder.com by August 2nd. Group assignments will be posted online and emailed.

FAQ- What if I have to miss class? Can I attend another group’s session?

Page 8: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs

PSAT 2007 Form S (Pre-test) and results

Cambridge Victory Book 2 Pocket Folder for handouts Homework Highlighter, paper, pencil

Page 9: Strategies for boosting PSAT and ACT Scores. Donna Whiting, Gifted Programs Instructors: Shiloh Harder Chad Terrell Debbie Hibbs

Thank you for coming tonight. We look forward to working together to make this course a success!