Utilizing EXPLORE and PLAN Results to Improve Student Performance - Protocols

Dr. Beth Cipoletti, Assistant DirectorOffice of Assessment and

Accountability

Student Preparation

• About 6,000 students drop out of high school every day.

• More than one million students graduate each year from high school assuming they are ready for college or the workplace – and they are not.

ACT, 2008. Making the Dream a Reality: Action Steps for States to Prepare All Students for College and a Career

Student PreparationALL graduates need the same knowledge and skills to be successful in – Two- or four-year college– Job that offers a career path at a self-

supporting wage– Apprenticeship or related training– Military

ACT, 2008. Making the Dream a Reality: Action Steps for States to Prepare All Students for College and Career

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

Protocol Development

• Dr. Beth Cipoletti, Assistant Director, Office of Assessment and Accountability

• Barbara Ashcraft, School Counselor Coordinator, Office of School Improvement

• EXPLORE and PLAN Advisory Committee– County Test Coordinators– Middle and high school counselors and

administrator• School Counselor Protocol Review

Committee

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.

EXPLORE and PLANStudent Reports Page 1

Student ReportsReported Needs

Student ReportsCollege Readiness

Estimated PLAN or ACT Scores

Student ReportsCareer Area List

Student ReportsPage 2

EXPLORE PLAN

Student ReportsWorld-of-Work Map

ResourcesACT EXPLORE Student Website

World-of-Work Map

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 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

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

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

PLAN: Predictions of AP SuccessSchool Roster

Action Plan

• What activities do you plan to initiate this year to implement the protocols?

• 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?

Thank you

For more information, contact• Dr. Beth Cipoletti

dcipolet@access.k12.wv.us• Cathy Perry cgperry@access.wv.us• Lori Helmick lhelmick@access.k12.wv.us• Tammy Hobert Wells

thwells@access.k12.wv.us• Michael Runner

mrunner@access.k12.wv.us