unit 2: 11th GrAde Action PlAn Let students know that, in a few minutes, you'll be passing out their score reports. once they get their score reports, they will: 1. Review and reflect on their scores 2. Prepare for a check-in with you to review the scores. After students meet with you one-on-one, they will create an SAt or Act Action Plan. Show the sample and explain your expectations for the assignment. independent practice: standardized test check-ins (10-40 minutes) oBJectiVe: STUDEnTS WiLL REFLECT on STAnDARDiZED TEST SCoRES onE-on-onE WiTH THE TEACHER AnD SET SMART goALS FoR THE SAT oR ACT. Review the expectations for Academic check-ins: * You and the student will discuss his/her test results. * You will work together to identify a few SMART goals for the SAT/ACT. * The student will choose at least one goal-to-action plan in their handout on their own. See the following pages for more information on Academic check-ins, which are a valuable tool for helping students monitor their academic progress at any time of the year (especially after report cards come out!). Have students work independently on steps 1-3 above while you circulate, meeting with students one-on-one. After checking in with you, students can begin their SAt or Act Action Plan. DIFFERENTIATION SUGGESTION * if students do not have score reports, have a more general conversation with each student about how they think they did. if your students have not and/or will not take the PSAT or ASPiRE, have a general conversation about their perceived test-taking weaknesses and set goals around this. * Use the Academic Check-in Role-Play to demonstrate for students how to participate in a one-on-one session with you. Ask a volunteer to play the role of "Jimmy." whole group discussion: SAT/ACT action plan presentations (10-40 minutes) oBJectiVe: STUDEnTS WiLL SET SMART goALS FoR THE SAT oR ACT. Ask each student to share their SAt or Act Action Plan with the class. Questions to consider include: * What barriers might the presenter face? * What other resources or network connections can you recommend for this action plan? LESSon 10: PSAT/ASPiRE DEBRiEF AnD SAT/ACT ACTion PLAn 97