ERIC Number: ED506751
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 32
Abstractor: ERIC
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The Condition of College Readiness, 2009
ACT, Inc.
Since 1959, ACT has collected and reported data on students' academic readiness for college. Because becoming ready for college is a process that occurs throughout elementary and secondary education, measuring academic performance over time in the context of college readiness provides meaningful and compelling information about the college readiness of students. A focus on the number and percentage of students meeting or exceeding the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks does just that. Empirically derived--based on the performance of students in college--a College Readiness Benchmark is the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding first-year credit-bearing college course. These college courses include English Composition, College Algebra, an introductory social science course (e.g., History, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, and Economics), and Biology. Using ACT[R] test scores and the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks, this report provides a snapshot of the college readiness of the graduating seniors of the class of 2009 who took the ACT in high school. This report is organized into five sections: (1) Access & Preparation; (2) Academic Performance; (3) College Readiness; (4) Educational/Career Aspirations & Economic Development; and (5) Policies & Practices to Increase College Readiness. [This state report is based on the "ACT Profile Report--National: Graduating Class 2009" (ED506367).]
Descriptors: Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Academic Achievement, Algebra, Core Curriculum, College Mathematics, Freshman Composition, Social Sciences, Introductory Courses, College Bound Students, High School Seniors, College Preparation, Biology, College Science, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Access to Education, Student Educational Objectives, Career Planning, Benchmarking, School Readiness, Testing, Testing Programs, Measures (Individuals), College Entrance Examinations, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis, Readiness, Ethnic Groups, Academic Aspiration, Articulation (Education), Occupational Aspiration, Scores
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: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: ACT, Inc.
Identifiers - Location: United States