ERIC Number: ED602030
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 28
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Relating ACT Aspire Scores to Performance in High School Courses. Research Report 2019-5
Allen, Jeff; Radunzel, Justine; Ling, Jizhi
ACT, Inc.
The authors examined the relationships of ACT Aspire test scores and high school course grades, AP test scores, and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test scores, demonstrating criterion-related as well as convergent and discriminant validity evidence. They found that ACT Aspire test scores are strong predictors of success in standard, career-focused, AP, and dual enrollment courses. Moreover, ACT Aspire scores demonstrate expected convergent and divergent relations across grade levels and with other standardized measures of college and career readiness. The data was provided by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Descriptors: Scores, Grades (Scholastic), Predictor Variables, Advanced Placement Programs, College Readiness, Career Readiness, High School Students, Language Tests, Mathematics Tests, Science Tests, Social Studies, Dual Enrollment, Achievement Tests
ACT, Inc. 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168. Tel: 319-337-1270; Web site: http://www.act.org
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: ACT, Inc.
Identifiers - Location: Arkansas
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Advanced Placement Examinations (CEEB)
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