College ReadinessCollege Readiness
Lynne MillerLynne Miller
College Readiness College Readiness DisconnectsDisconnects
High school diploma requirementsHigh school diploma requirements College admission requirements vs. 100 College admission requirements vs. 100
level courseslevel courses Lack of preparedness among high school Lack of preparedness among high school
seniorsseniors
ACT Study ResultsACT Study Results
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Biology Algebra EnglishComp
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College Readiness by Subject
Post-Secondary EducationPost-Secondary Education
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# Remedial Courses
6 Year Graduation Rates
NationallyNationally
~50% entering students ~50% entering students placed in remedial coursesplaced in remedial courses
Minimum College Minimum College RequirementsRequirements
Subject Credits
English 4
Math 3
Science 2
Social Studies 2
Foreign Language 2
Optimal College Optimal College RequirementsRequirements
Subject Credits
English 4
Math 4(one past Algebra II)
Science 3(Laboratory courses, in Biology,
Chemistry and Physics)
Social Studies 3
Foreign Language 2
Maine’s GraduatesMaine’s Graduates
Maine’s graduation rates vary from 75-85%.Maine’s graduation rates vary from 75-85%. 33% are optimally college ready33% are optimally college ready Of all Maine graduating seniorsOf all Maine graduating seniors
66% expect to go to college 66% expect to go to college 53% will attend53% will attend 30% will earn a bachelor’s degree 30% will earn a bachelor’s degree
43% who enroll in Maine’s public institutions 43% who enroll in Maine’s public institutions earn a degree within six years.earn a degree within six years.
6 Year Graduation Rates6 Year Graduation Rates
UMAUMA 21%
USM 35%
UMM 45%
UMPI 35%
UMFK 41%
UMF 55%
MMA 67%
UMO 53%
Current Maine Graduation Current Maine Graduation RequirementsRequirements
English 4
Math 2
Social Studies 1
US History 1
Science ( one lab) 2
Fine Arts 1
Health/PE 1
Computer competence
College Math Readiness College Math Readiness Maine CampusesMaine Campuses
CampusCampus SATSAT
Cut-offCut-off
PlacementPlacement
TestTest
Development Course Development Course EnrollmentsEnrollments
UMAUMA 500500 AccuplacerAccuplacer 661661
UMFUMF 450450 Local TestLocal Test 2525
UMFKUMFK 500500 AccuplacerAccuplacer 00
UMMUMM 470470 AccuplacerAccuplacer 7474
UMAINEUMAINE NANA Local test for Local test for everyoneeveryone
5858
UMPIUMPI 490490 AccuplacerAccuplacer 152152
USMUSM 480480 Local TestLocal Test 545545
MMAMMA NANA NoneNone NoneNone
NEW SAT MATH NEW SAT MATH EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS
Number and Operation
Arithmetic word problems (including percent, ratio, and proportion)
Properties of integers (even, odd, prime numbers, divisibility, etc.)
Rational numbers Logical reasoning Sets (union, intersection, elements) Counting techniques Sequences and series (including
exponential growth) Elementary number theory
Algebra and Functions
Substitution and simplifying algebraic expressions
Properties of exponents Algebraic word problems Solutions of linear equations and
inequalities Systems of equations and inequalities Quadratic equations Rational and radical equations Equations of lines Absolute value Direct and inverse variation Concepts of algebraic functions Newly defined symbols based on
commonly used operations
NEW SAT MATH NEW SAT MATH EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS
Geometry and Measurement
Area and perimeter of a polygon Area and circumference of a circle Volume of a box, cube, and cylinder Pythagorean Theorem and special
properties of isosceles, equilateral, and right triangles
Properties of parallel and perpendicular lines
Coordinate geometry Geometric visualization Slope Similarity Transformations
Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
Data interpretation Statistics (mean, median, and mode) Probability
Honors vs. “College Prep” Honors vs. “College Prep” MathMath
Studies a class of functions—definition, graphs, properties, and mathematical models.
Topics covered include: Linear Quadratic Exponential Logarithmic Rational algebraic Irrational algebraic Higher degree functions Conic sections Sequences Probability Statistics.
Extends and reviews concepts learned in Algebra 1
Introduces more advanced subjects
Logarithms Coordinate geometry Probability
What is the Accuplacer?What is the Accuplacer?
College Board ProductCollege Board Product Three parts:Three parts:
Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension Sentence SkillsSentence Skills MathMath
ArithmeticArithmetic Elementary AlgebraElementary Algebra College-Level MathCollege-Level Math
Computerized adaptive testComputerized adaptive test Un-timedUn-timed About 20 multiple-choice questions per testAbout 20 multiple-choice questions per test
Why Accuplacer?Why Accuplacer?
It’s the current placement test forIt’s the current placement test for The Maine Community College SystemThe Maine Community College System
All 7 campusesAll 7 campuses The University of Maine SystemThe University of Maine System
UMA, UMFK, UMM, UMPI + ?UMA, UMFK, UMM, UMPI + ?
It’s web-basedIt’s web-based It’s inexpensive to purchaseIt’s inexpensive to purchase
How does it work?How does it work?
$1.45 per unit, or $4.35 per student$1.45 per unit, or $4.35 per student 1-2 hours per student (1.5 hours average)1-2 hours per student (1.5 hours average) Web-based, proctored, in labWeb-based, proctored, in lab Re-tests are usually for math, onlyRe-tests are usually for math, only Visit collegeboard.comVisit collegeboard.com
What needs to be done to make What needs to be done to make it work?it work?
Maine High Schools and Adult Ed ProgramsMaine High Schools and Adult Ed Programs Set aside time and computer labs for testing.Set aside time and computer labs for testing. Train testing coordinators.Train testing coordinators. Record scores.Record scores. Help students understand their scores.Help students understand their scores.
UMS and MCCS UMS and MCCS Share cut-offs, and their proper interpretation, with Maine High Share cut-offs, and their proper interpretation, with Maine High
Schools and each other.Schools and each other. Strive to SIMPLIFY!Strive to SIMPLIFY!
Agree on use (or not) of calculators, if possibleAgree on use (or not) of calculators, if possible Agree on sequencing of math testsAgree on sequencing of math tests
EveryoneEveryone Agree on use of background questionsAgree on use of background questions Understand that it’s a PLACEMENT, not a DIAGNOSTIC test!Understand that it’s a PLACEMENT, not a DIAGNOSTIC test!
Everyone benefits!Everyone benefits!
Consistent, easy-to-understand messagesConsistent, easy-to-understand messages Feedback for students and staffFeedback for students and staff More senior year mathMore senior year math More appropriate senior year mathMore appropriate senior year math Fewer enrollments in developmental level Fewer enrollments in developmental level
coursescourses More Maine citizens successfully More Maine citizens successfully
completing a higher education degree completing a higher education degree programprogram
