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Here are the results of a pilot conducted in partnership with 40 teachers who delivered ePrep test prep courses as part of their curriculum.
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2010-11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
Sponsored by ePrep, Inc.
Managed by
Andre JamesDirector of ePrep Advantage Program
40 high school AVID Programs signed up
4,000 AVID students registered
2,500 AVID students completed one test
12 hrs – Average study time per student
230 students shared SAT/ACT results
2010-11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
The Pilot: We offered ePrep at no charge to AVID teachers who agreed to
include the course in their curriculum and to share official test results.
Goals of the Program – In a partnership with AVID teachers we set out to:
- Help all AVID students raise their test scores
- Create a level playing field, making test prep affordable for all AVID students
- Identify best practices for delivering ePrep in the classroom
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
Goals of the Program –
- Demonstrate the power of immediate access to student progress, available in the ePrep Teacher Admin. Console.
- As a result of AVID students success, expand the use of ePrep in high schools across the country.
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
ePrep Advantage Pilot Results - June 2011:
160 of the 800+ AVID juniors participating reported their Official SAT results:
50 students, 31% scored 1500 or better
47 students, 29% scored 500 or higher on Reading
75 students, 47% scored 500 or higher on Math
37 students, 26% scored 500 or higher on Writing (18 did not take ePrep Writing) *
131 or 81% scored higher on their Official SAT than on their practice SAT
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
Survey Results:
22 of the 40 AVID teachers actively using ePrep responded to our survey:
- On a scale of 1-10, 22 gave ePrep an “8” or better for effectiveness in helping students raise their scores.
- 70% have a plan to purchase ePrep for Fall 2011.
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
AVID Teacher Suggestions:
- Kick off the ePrep course by watching and discussing the Strategy videos with your students.
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
AVID Teacher Suggestions:
- Simulate test conditions so students achieve practice scores that will more closely reflect their performance.
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
AVID Teacher Suggestions: :
- After their first test, have students set a personal goal for improvement.
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
AVID Teacher Suggestions:
- When reviewing tutorials, require Cornell Notes.
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
AVID Teacher Suggestions: :
- Reserve 20+ computer lab sessions now!!
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
AVID Teacher Suggestions:
- Use WordSmith to host “Vocabulary Bees”!!
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
AVID Teacher Suggestions:
- Start each day with ePrep Aerobics!
2010 -11 ePrep Advantage Pilot
AVID Teacher Suggestions:- Identify problems missed by most students - watch tutorials as a class.
ePrep Advantage Program
To find out more about the ePrep Advantage Program and how your students can raise their test scores:
Contact:
Andre James
Director of ePrep Advantage Program
