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Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 4
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What Are ACT/NCEA College and Career Readiness Targets? Identifying Student Learning Targets Based on Real-World Outcomes. Fact Sheet
National Center for Educational Achievement
The National Center for Educational Achievement (ACT/NCEA), a department of ACT, Inc., defines College and Career Readiness as when a student has reached an academic achievement level that indicates they are likely to have success in postsecondary learning or training that leads to skilled careers. This paper provides answers to the following questions: (1) What is College and Career Readiness?; (2) What are ACT/NCEA College and Career Readiness Targets?; (3) Is College Ready and Career Ready the same?; and (4) How are NCEA's College and Career Readiness Targets identified?
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Bound Students, College Preparation, School Readiness, Definitions, Academic Achievement, Academic Ability, Success, Postsecondary Education, Career Development, Educational Indicators, Scores, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Identification, Outcomes of Education
National Center for Educational Achievement. 8701 North MoPac Expressway Suite 200, Austin, TX 78759. Tel: 800-762-4645; Tel: 512-320-1800; Fax: 512-320-1877; Web site: http://www.nc4ea.org/index.cfm
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6; Grade 7
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: ACT, Inc., National Center for Educational Achievement
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