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Facilitators Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale & Dr. Gary Moss
The ACT is a teachable test, and content teachers are the most effective coaches. This class trains high school teachers to become ACT coaches in their home schools. Students who prepare well can raise their ACT scores anywhere from 1 - 6 points.
During our 5 hour workshop, Math, Science, and English teachers will learn
- The content of the ACT sub-tests
- Changes to the ACT (including the Writing Test).
- The major types of questions encountered on each test
- Strategies students need to learn to improve their scores
- How to structure and teach a 15-hour ACT class in their home schools
Dr. Moss and Dr. Chippendale are experienced ACT/SAT coaches.
They have presented ACT prep classes and Teachers as ACT Coaches workshops statewide, including in St. Louis (St. Louis Public Schools, M.I.C.D.S., Cor Jesu Academy), Fulton, Keytesville, Columbia, Springfield, and Kansas City.
$195 for each participant per class (Math/Science or English/Reading)
Additional packets are available at $50 each.
Testimonials:
Dr. Moss gave us tools we can actually use with our students. I can use this information in ACT preparation, AND pass it on to classroom teachers. (9/09)
Dr. Chippendale was thorough, knowledgeable, experienced and helpful to all of us at every level. She is delightful and went quickly so NOTHING DRAGGED. (9/09)
This workshop was practical and had easy-to-teach tips and there were lots of materials to use. (9/09)
The strategies kids can use to answer questions gives the kids hope when making the task not so daunting. (9/09)
Very direct information and strategies - not a lot of theory. (10/09)
Very informative, great instruction and resources. (10/09)
I really enjoyed the workshop and felt the material was well-researched and very applicable. (10/09)
Materials are helpful, lots of great tips on beating the tricks of the ACT. (10/09)
The presentation of the information was very beneficial and eye-opening. (10/09)
The tips for me to teach students are beneficial. There are so many to teach our students. (10/09)
The workshop provided practical approaches to working with different levels of students. Lesson plans, detailed approach to strategies and when best to use them. (12/09)
Very informative, classroom ready! Love the powerpoint and CD - even after the third session with you - I am still learning new info. (12/09)
The instructor, Dr. Chippendale's tips from personal observations were priceless! (2/10)
Relevance - the thought process for finding answers when the content is not there is very worthwhile! (2/10)
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