EXPLORE^®

EXPLORE is an assessment tool for 8th – 9th graders that measures their skills and knowledge and can be used to prepare them for the ACT test. EXPLORE scores can tell you a lot of information about your child's skills in four core subjects areas:

• English,
• Mathematics,
• Reading, and
• Science.

The EXPLORE for Homeschool packet includes the following items:

• Testing booklet titled Sample Test Booklet and Answer Sheet
• Using Your EXPLORE Results brochure—a brief overview of score results and the process
• College Readiness Standards handbook—a handbook that provides ideas for progress in each subject to prepare students for college or the workforce

Price: $22.95 each

EXPLORE can help answer three important questions about your child's skills.

Where does my son or daughter stand right now?

The EXPLORE Sample Test scores will show your child's strengths and weaknesses in the four core subject areas. The scores will also allow you to see how your child's academic achievement compares to that of other students in the same grade level across the country.

How can I help my son or daughter advance in the four core subject areas?

Included in your EXPLORE packet is the College Readiness Standards™ booklet. This booklet includes a section called "ideas for progress" that provides ideas for advancing your child's learning in all four core subject areas, based on his or her EXPLORE Sample Test scores. Curriculum choices can be made around the information outlined in the Standards. The rows labeled "ideas for progress" suggest learning experiences from which students might benefit.

How do I know if my child is on track for college?

The EXPLORE Sample Test results can help to ensure that your child is acquiring the knowledge and skills associated with success in first-year college courses.

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