CERT ACT PREP
FREE FOR PVHS STUDENTS
The CERT ACT PREP IS FREE FOR ALL 11TH GRADE STUDENTS!
The CERT assessment, which is aligned with the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, was designed to measure your proficiency in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Below is information intended to help you better understand the results of this assessment and any previous assessments.
What are the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards?
The ACT College and Career Readiness Standards (the “Standards”) are the backbone of the ACT test, a test used by many colleges and universities to gauge the academic readiness of applicants. The Standards include the essential skills and knowledge that students will need to be college and career ready.
How does CERT work?
Up to three times per school year, 11th grades will take an ACT-like assessment through CERT, which is a program that can be accessed through Clever. The results help determine your strengths and weaknesses with regard to the Standards in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. With CERT’s detailed assessment reports, we are able to provide the individualized help and remediation. As a bonus, CERT offers teacher-controlled access to educational videos that explain answers, review important subject matter, and offer sensible test-taking advice. We highly encourage you to use this free online resource.
Accessing Your Child’s Course Report
Step 1: Have your child log into Clever on their Chromebook.
Step 2: Click on the CERT For School app (single sign-on).
Step 3: Find your scores under the Home Room or Exam Room tab.
Understanding Your Child’s Course Report
To understand how your child currently stacks up against the Standards, you should compare your child’s score to the benchmark scores in each of the four subject areas.
The Benchmarks represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher, or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher, in a corresponding credit-bearing first-year college course.
CERT also includes an estimated ACT composite range to help you predict how well your child is likely to do on the ACT in 11th grade.
ACT Subject Area National Benchmarks
- English - 18
- Math - 22
- Reading - 22
- Science - 23
- Composite - 21