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The EXPLORE® program is designed to help 8th and 9th graders explore a broad range of options for their future. EXPLORE prepares students not only for their high school coursework, but for their post–high school choices as well. It marks an important beginning for a student's future academic and career success.
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English |
40 items |
30 minutes |
Mathematics |
30 items |
30 minutes |
Reading |
30 items |
30 minutes |
Science |
28 items |
30 minutes |
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- Why Take EXPLORE?
Provides helpful information about EXPLORE for students and parents, including practical hints for making a successful transition into high school. (Also available in Spanish)
- UNIACT Interest Inventory (72 items)
Helps students explore personally relevant career options.
- Needs Assessment
Collects information about students' perceived needs.
- Plans and Background Information
Gathers information about students' school coursework plans, educational and career plans after high school, and other relevant information.
The content of the EXPLORE tests is closely tied to that of the achievement tests in the the ACT, which is broadly used for college entrance and placement decisions. It is also consistent with the content of ACT's PLAN® program for grade 10. EXPLORE, PLAN and the ACT can be used in combination to focus on meeting academic standards across the entire secondary school core program of studies. The EPAS College Readiness Standards are a useful tool for supporting instructional improvement.
EXPLORE is administered in the spring of the freshman year.
More information is available from the ACT website. |
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