How are ACT Scores Used by High Schools?
The questions found on the ACT are based on information taught in high schools throughout the United States. This makes the test a great resource for high schools. Administering the ACT to all high school students is a good way to gauge how well teachers are doing their jobs. If all students scored extremely high on the science section, for example, it would be obvious that teachers in the school were adequately covering the material outlined in the curriculum. On the other hand, dismal ACT test scores would show a need to take a closer look at teachers, current instructional methods, and perhaps the curriculum as a whole. ACT scores are also a good tool to evaluate individual students. By looking at a student’s score in each section, schools could identify whether a student was having problems in one or more subject areas. The college or university could then try to identify and resolve these issues, and also by arranging for extra help sessions in the areas where the student is exper
