Aug 23, Daily News

From the science results, it shows us there are more than three-quarters of Illinois high school graduates aren’t completely ready for college. The results were based on the students’ ACT scores. The ACT test includes four parts: English, reading, math and science. The test data reveals there only 28 percent of Illinois graduating class scored in 2011. It is high enough to predict the students will possibly land a C or better grade. Also, ACT predicts that high school students need at least a 24 on the ACT science subtest — the highest of all the benchmark levels to get in a nice university. And there are some other college readiness benchmarks are:

1. A 22 in ACT math to be ready for college algebra;

2. A 21 in ACT reading to be prepared for college social science;

3. And an 18 in ACT English to be prepared for a college English composition class.

Combination of those information, Several experts worried about facing No Child Left Behind sanctions tied to reading and math results.

As a student, heard this news must feel muddleheaded. It will affect students to think about their future. What kind’s school they should go or they can go? etc. At the same time, this news will cause school and teacher to attach importance to students’ ACT score. They will try to figure out what is the best way to help student get the higher score.

ROSSI, ROSALIND. "Three of Four State Grads Not Ready for College, ACT Scores Show - Chicago Sun-Times." Naperville Sun 16 Aug. 2011. Web. 24 Aug. 2011.