ERIC Number: ED592755
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Oct
Pages: 6
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Examining Effects of PreACT Adoption on College Readiness Outcomes. Technical Brief
Allen, Jeff
ACT, Inc.
Based on the first cohort of students who took the PreACT® in 10th grade and the ACT® test in 11th grade, this study examines the effects of PreACT adoption on ACT test scores, participation in challenging high school courses, interest-major fit, and college score sending behavior. Adoption of the PreACT led to an increase in ACT Composite score of 0.23 score points, which is comparable to one month of instruction. Adoption of the PreACT also led to small increases in interest-major fit and out-of-state score sending.
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Grade 10, Grade 11, Scores, High School Students, Course Selection (Students), Student Interests, Advanced Courses, Majors (Students), College Applicants, College Readiness
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 - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Grade 10; Secondary Education; High Schools; Grade 11
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: ACT, Inc.
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: ACT Assessment
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