ACT Best Practices

ACT Overview & Best Practices

ACT Workshop Overview

Preparing students for the ACT is more than test prep—it’s about equipping them with the critical thinking, problem-solving, and stamina needed for college and career success. Our ACT Success Workshop empowers teachers and leaders with research-backed strategies to elevate student achievement on the ACT while strengthening foundational academic skills.

Workshop Highlights for Teachers:

1. ACT Structure & Alignment

Deep dive into test format, timing, and college readiness benchmarks
Mapping ACT skills to state standards and classroom instruction

2. High-Impact Instructional Strategies

Teaching close reading and textual analysis for English & Reading sections
Building mathematical fluency with the most-tested ACT math concepts
Integrating science reasoning skills across content areas

3. Data-Driven Intervention

Analyzing practice test results to target skill gaps
Implementing "just-in-time" remediation for struggling students

4. Student Engagement Techniques

Test-taking mindset and anxiety reduction strategies
Motivational approaches for reluctant test-takers

Leadership-Focused Components:

1. Systemic ACT Preparation

Building schoolwide ACT preparation timelines
Aligning curriculum, PLCs, and interventions to ACT readiness

2. Resource Allocation

Selecting high-quality practice materials and digital tools
Maximizing access to free ACT resources (Khan Academy, etc.)

3. Stakeholder Engagement

Communicating ACT importance to students and families
Utilizing ACT data for school improvement planning

Outcomes for Participants:

Teachers gain ready-to-use ACT strategies for Monday morning
Leaders develop a blueprint for schoolwide ACT success
Teams leave with aligned tools to track progress