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SERVICES
In-house test preparation
POINTS Test Prep is proud to offer premier ACT and SAT Prep curricula for use in schools. POINTS provides everything from slides and exercises to teaching notes and parent letters and trains any teacher at your school to teach this course as either an in-school or after-school elective. Beginning in Summer 2017, POINTS will deliver course materials, training, and support with a state-of-the-art software platform.
Includes:
POINTS semester course curriculum with adaptations to fit your school's schedule:
- Instructor Manual
- Lesson Plans
- Slides
- Exercises
- Answer Keys
- Teaching Notes
Instructor Training
Ongoing Support
Annual Feedback Report with score improvements and recommendations
Professional development
POINTS seeks to empower teachers and tutors with the knowledge and skills to enhance student preparedness for the ACT. We achieve this goal through three services: (1) Live, one-day workshops for core subject teachers or tutors, (2) Virtual tutorials, problem-solving, and refreshers for continuing education, and (3) Access to ACT-style exercises and question-banks for classroom use.
FAQs
What is unique about POINTS?
POINTS offers proven curriculum for in-school ACT/SAT preparation. The program is designed by students for students and is both engaging for students and user-friendly for teachers. The curriculum is updated each year with input from a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction and a teacher who used the curriculum during the school day himself. It provides schools with an opportunity to improve its profile through an increased ACT/SAT average while helping students of all socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their dreams of college admissions and scholarships.
What is the “value added” by a partnership with POINTS?
The ability to offer a high-quality standardized test preparation course during the school day is attractive to both prospective students and current students, who can save a significant amount of money by taking the in-school course.
What should my school expect in regards to individual results and an improved school profile?
Results vary from school to school depending on the motivation of the students and dedication of the instructor, but the in-school ACT Prep course has produced median improvement of 3 composite points at our partner schools. The more students who take the course, the greater the impact that can be made on the school’s average scores. POINTS suggests participation by at least a third of students in the Junior class.
How do schools pay for this course?
Schools use a variety of funding sources, including designated state funding, private donations, and student fees to name a few.
Can you put me in contact with other high schools that have implemented POINTS ACT/SAT Prep programs?
Of course! Contact POINTS, and we would be happy to provide references.
How can I contact you with a timely response to additional questions?
We would love to hear from you. Please feel free to email or call us with any questions.