Teacher ACT Workshops

The ACT is a “teachable test.” It is very predictable. Each section clearly identifies traps designed to lead the test taker astray. It needs a broad distribution of scores to meet its goal of being a predictive instrument for college success. It is a challenging test for many students.

Students who prepare for the ACT improve their scores. The wording of the test questions trips up students, or they lack background in a particular subject area. Most of all, students are confused about the timing. Students consistently complain about “running out of time.”

We ask students to establish a goal score– and show them how to achieve it. During the Professional Development Seminar we: 1) Review subject background in key areas, including English and Math; 2) Teach specific test-taking strategies for each of the four tests – English, Math, Reading, and Science; and 3) Help teachers show students how to pace themselves when taking the test. Our students have improved their ACT scores from 1-10 points; Typically gains run between 2-4 points.