This document provides a student with their results from the EXPLORE test taken in 8th grade. It includes the student's individual scores in different subject areas compared to national and school averages. It explains what the scores mean and how the student compares to other test takers. The document also provides the student's estimated score range for the PLAN test they will take in 10th grade. It reviews the student's high school course plans and gives recommendations. The document provides information on career exploration resources and important upcoming dates for high school planning. It aims to help the student understand their test results and develop an action plan for high school and beyond.

1. 2013/2014
th Grade
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2. Why did we take the EXPLORE?
 EXPLORE shows you your academic strengths
and weaknesses in English, math, reading, and
science
 EXPLORE helps you search for careers and
learn which ones might be right for you
 EXPLORE helps you choose high school
courses that will prepare you for college and
work
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3. Your Scores
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4. What do your scores mean?
Composite score
 Can range anywhere between 1 (the lowest score
you can receive) and 25 (the highest score you
can receive)
 It is the average of your English, mathematics,
reading, and science test scores
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5. How do you compare with other students
who took the EXPLORE?
To the right of your scores, you will notice percentages.
Those percentages can be read two ways. For example,
if your composite percentage is a 47%, this means:
1)
47% of other 8th grade students in the United States
scored at or below your composite score or
2)
You scored as high or higher than 47% of other 8th grade
students in the United States
EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals
12/2006
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6. EXPLORE Average Test Score
2013/14
Composite
Science
National
Truman
Sperreng
Reading
Math
English
0
5
10
15
20
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7. Your Estimated PLAN Composite
Score Range
EXPLORE Interpretive Visuals
12/2006
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8. Your Estimated PLAN
Composite Score Range
EXPLORE was designed as the starting point of
a long-term assessment system that continues
with PLAN and ACT. All three tests cover the
same subject areas. You will take the PLAN in
10th grade and the ACT in 11th and/or 12th grade.
The material tested gets more difficult and the
composite score range increases. The highest
score you can receive on the PLAN is a 32 and
on the ACT is a 36.
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9. Your High School Course Plans
Compared to Core
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10. Your High School Course Plans
Compared to Core

Core means the minimum number of high school courses
recommended to prepare for college. The core numbers
also match Lindbergh High School’s graduation
requirements in each of these subjects.

When making your four-year high school plan, consider
not only the number of courses you take, but also the
content level, and challenge of those courses. For
example, successfully completing additional courses like
Speech, Trigonometry, Calculus, Physics, and advanced
history courses can result in higher ACT scores.
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11. Areas in Which You Would Like
Additional help
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12. Your Reported Needs
 Do you see a need for help in the same
areas where your test scores are weakest?
 Talk to your parents, teachers, and
counselor for extra assistance in getting the
help you need to address these specific
needs. For example, we offer Reading and
Math Intervention classes.
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13. College/World of Work Readiness
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14. College/World of Work Readiness
1)
Are your scores at or above the benchmark scores? If
so, you are doing well, but keep working hard. There is
still a lot you need to learn.
2) Are your scores below the benchmark scores? It’s
important to start taking action now. Talk to your
teachers or counselor about how you can improve in
these areas. Remember, there is still time to get on
track. Review the suggestions for improving your skills
on the back of your report.
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15. Your Career Possibilities
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16. Step 3: Exploring Career Options
Ways to EXPLORE:
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3.
Talk to teachers, parents, and other adults about
occupations related to the subjects you like.
Read books on careers (ex. Occupational Outlook
Handbook or Guide for Occupational Exploration)
Visit www.explorestudent.org. This website provides
descriptions, salary, growth and entry requirements on
careers in all 26 Career Area lists.
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17. It’s Your Future: Using Your EXPLORE Results
Student Guide to EXPLORE
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18. IMPORTANT DATES
SPERRENG / TRUMAN
1) Team Assemblies in Little Theater (SP)
and Band Room (TR) with the High
School Counselor:
SPERRENG:
Tuesday, 1/14
8 Green – 2nd period
8 Gold – 3rd period
TRUMAN:
8 Green – Thurs. 1/16
8 Gold – Friday, 1/17
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19. IMPORTANT DATES
SPERRENG / TRUMAN
2) Class Presentations in Social Studies
Classes with the High School Counselor
SPERRENG:
TRUMAN:
8 GREEN –
Tuesday, January 21st
8 GREEN – Thursday,
January 23rd
8 GOLD –
Wednesday, January
22nd
8 GOLD – Monday,
January27th
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20. IMPORTANT DATES
SPERRENG and TRUMAN
3) Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Curriculum Night
Lindbergh High School
6:00 – 7:00 pm – 8th grade only (Cafeteria)
7:00 – 8:00 pm – all grades (Main Gym)
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21. IMPORTANT DATES
SPERRENG / TRUMAN
4) High School Course Selection Sheets due
to Social Studies Teacher (both teams):
Friday, February 7th
5) Course Requests Entered through Social
Studies Classes (both teams):
SPERRENG - Tuesday, February 11th
TRUMAN – Thursday, February 13th
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22. ACTION PLAN FOR PARENTS
9TH-12TH GRADES
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Discuss course registration with your students-honors vs. regular-how many? And how
much homework? Directed vs. self-directed.
Have your student take care of graduation requirements in non-core areas (P.E., Fine
Arts, Etc…) in 9th and 10th grade. Have room in your 11th and 12th grade student’s
schedule for college/career course work.
Support your students as they adjust to high school course work-but insist that they
take ownership for classroom expectations.
Support and help your students to maintain a balance in their life between: school
work, extra-curricular activities, social life, and a part-time job.
For Most Students: School work is the one that will determine their future
quality of life.
Any questions????-Don’t hesitate to contact me.
Irv Mueller/District Honors Coordinator
729-2410 ext. 1711
imueller@lindberghschools.ws
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