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Thank you for exploring the links.  If you did not have time to thoroughly explore them, please do.  Many of you found terrific uses for the links:  familiarizing students with the vocabulary in directions and questions, the format, the various depth of knowledge (DOK) in questions, the complexity of questions, writing expectations, answer choices that include best or most likely from multiple correct answers, practice with pacing on timed tests, and reducing test anxiety.

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Thank you for exploring the links.  If you did not have time to thoroughly explore them, please do.  Many of you found terrific uses for the links:  familiarizing students with the vocabulary in directions and questions, the format, the various depth of knowledge (DOK) in questions, the complexity of questions, writing expectations, answer choices that include best or most likely from multiple correct answers, practice with pacing on timed tests, and reducing test anxiety.

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Please notice, as well, the Lexile levels on which the questions are written. Determine if your students will be able to fluently read and comprehend what is being asked of them.

Look at the types of genres and text types the students will come across on the test.

Teachers in kindergarten and first grade will gain from seeing what their students will need to know by the end of third grade so they can guide them in that direction.  The links are not to use as practice at these grade levels (just to clarify).

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As other K teachers have said, knowing what the expectations are in later grades is very useful in helping us know what needs to be emphasied.

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As other K teachers have said, knowing what the expectations are in later grades is very useful in helping us know what needs to be emphasied.

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It also allows us to see which standards are covered but that ARE NOT in our curriculum so we can pull in additional resources.

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It also allows us to see which standards are covered but that ARE NOT in our curriculum so we can pull in additional resources.

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I actually took the 3rd grade practice test for LA and was surprised at the level of difficulty. We have to buckle down and teach the content.

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I actually took the 3rd grade practice test for LA and was surprised at the level of difficulty. We have to buckle down and teach the content.

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Helps them to understand how to pace themselves and that the clock is a helpful tool not a stresser

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Helps them to understand how to pace themselves and that the clock is a helpful tool not a stresser

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Both resources will enable students to be familiar with the test format and allow our students to be comfortable with taking the online version of the test. 

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Both resources will enable students to be familiar with the test format and allow our students to be comfortable with taking the online version of the test. 

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As a second grade teacher, having access to the different types of questions and overall format of the test, will give me the tools I need to develop preparatory items that will hopeful help bridge the gap between 2nd and 3rd grade.    

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As a second grade teacher, having access to the different types of questions and overall format of the test, will give me the tools I need to develop preparatory items that will hopeful help bridge the gap between 2nd and 3rd grade.    

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...because they do test many standards in crazy, wacky, ways!

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Having access to the exemplars will allow the teachers to use the vocabulary and the format of the test to help familiarize students so they feel prepared and successful on the test.

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A very good idea to start using the academic language needed, when assessing children in all grade levels.

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A very good idea to start using the academic language needed, when assessing children in all grade levels.

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How to assist children with being successful on the tests. Students need a visual of the actual format of the test and being familiar with the vocabulary that will be used. Practice will help students to feel more comfortable and reduce the anxiety of doing their best!

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How to assist children with being successful on the tests. Students need a visual of the actual format of the test and being familiar with the vocabulary that will be used. Practice will help students to feel more comfortable and reduce the anxiety of doing their best!

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Very user friendly and helpful to help guide the students and teacher in order to meet each standard and to give practice before the big test.

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Makes the teacher aware that there are different DOK's within the test. Also, the ability to view a split screen with two stories for comparison would be helpful .

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I will use Sandbox and the other links to make sure my students are able to follow the instructions for the assessment, use the tools available for them on the computer and analyze questions

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Reduces anxiety about the unknown and will help students be comfortable with this testing format

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I think it is useful looking ahead to the next grade level, 

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I think it is useful looking ahead to the next grade level, 

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to see what to get them more prepared for.

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Even though my students do not participate in this type of testing (we are AAA yay yay yay), the links do help me better understand the content and standards our other students will be expected to know.  Would be able to assist other teachers and students if needed.  However, would be great to have prep like this for the NEW AAA assessment I will be required to give my students. 

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Even though my students do not participate in this type of testing (we are AAA yay yay yay), the links do help me better understand the content and standards our other students will be expected to know.  Would be able to assist other teachers and students if needed.  However, would be great to have prep like this for the NEW AAA assessment I will be required to give my students. 

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It helps lower grade teachers get an idea of test questions and help us get great DOK questioning for the classroom.  

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It helps lower grade teachers get an idea of test questions and help us get great DOK questioning for the classroom.  

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It will help the students become familiar with the format. That is always a stressor. The example are good also.

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Using exemplars in our classrooms

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Repeated exposure to the links will help students become familiar with the test format and the way the questions are asked. It shows the complexity of the test questions.

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Repeated exposure to the links will help students become familiar with the test format and the way the questions are asked. It shows the complexity of the test questions.

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I love how they can move their answers around to line them up in the correct order. Gives them think time and time to check their work.

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It will be helpf

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ACT Aspire links may be used to prepare students for testing by reviewing them closely, and using the exemplars as student examples. As a teacher, I would closely review the writing exemplars, since this is our first year taking the writing subtest. I would also look at what is expected to score a high score such as: organization, word choice/vocabulary, and writing content. I always find the links helpful, giving me a look into what the test will look like. I put them on my promethean board because third graders have never seen the test before. It always puts them at ease before testing.

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These examples show that it is extremely important to understand the way these formats are presented. I also appreciate that the links are user friendly. It is helpful, as a second grade teacher, to better understand how I can prepare my students for the types of questions they will come across.

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The links were helpful! The examplars should boost student (and teacher) confidence.

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I like that it allows them to see the wording and I also like that it allows them to bookmark troublesome areas in the Sandbox to come back and review later. It allows me the opportunity to pull all my kids with same concerns into one small group.

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I like that it allows them to see the wording and I also like that it allows them to bookmark troublesome areas in the Sandbox to come back and review later. It allows me the opportunity to pull all my kids with same concerns into one small group.

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The sites are helpful not only to the students, but to the teach

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The exemplars explained the various types of questions in reading that will be asked and how they will be asked. This information will help me in the classroom by formulating questions and answers using these styles and vocabulary. The Sandbox gives examples of questions for us to use to discuss how the questions are asked and best ways to answer them (Understanding why the answers are the correct answers).

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The exemplars explained the various types of questions in reading that will be asked and how they will be asked. This information will help me in the classroom by formulating questions and answers using these styles and vocabulary. The Sandbox gives examples of questions for us to use to discuss how the questions are asked and best ways to answer them (Understanding why the answers are the correct answers).

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Prepare students for the visual look of the test so that they aren't intimidated by the format, but can focus on the content.  Some students freeze when seeing the format, but using the exemplar can help build confidence.

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Prepare students for the visual look of the test so that they aren't intimidated by the format, but can focus on the content.  Some students freeze when seeing the format, but using the exemplar can help build confidence.

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A lot of the exemplar questions asked students to choose the "best" or "most likely" correct answer. They will need to be able to decipher between multiple answers that could be correct. This will help me to continue wording text-dependent questions in a way that is similar so that my students will be prepared and not feel flustered or overwhelmed when they are actually taking the test.

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Use the writing sandbox for weekly timed prompt response practice to familiarize students with format. 

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Use the writing sandbox for weekly timed prompt response practice to familiarize students with format. 

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Use reading sandbox as a timed practice as well. Students will need to record their answers with paper/pencil for whole group review or daily graded/participation activity.

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It is helpful to know what the Aspire looks like so that I can work toward the objectives.

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Great exemplars

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I will have students get used to the set up of taking the test on computer and teach them how to use the tools

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I will have students get used to the set up of taking the test on computer and teach them how to use the tools

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it gives examples of the test to prepare students ahead of time

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it gives examples of the test to prepare students ahead of time

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The exemplars will help the on the science 

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The exemplars will help the on the science 

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assessment.. format, tools

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Fifth grade students will benefit from being exposed to the format of the test.

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Fifth grade students will benefit from being exposed to the format of the test.

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I'm completely new to Padlet...

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Supports students to feel more comfortable about taking the standardized test. Practice ahead of time and examples can help students self-evaluate and diminish feelings of stress.

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Supports students to feel more comfortable about taking the standardized test. Practice ahead of time and examples can help students self-evaluate and diminish feelings of stress.

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Links provide familiarity for types of questions & test taking strategies.

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Links provide familiarity for types of questions & test taking strategies.

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I like looking at the grade ahead. My grade is not tested but I like to know what is ahead for my students. It was helpful to see the questioning style and how it has changed. 

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I like looking at the grade ahead. My grade is not tested but I like to know what is ahead for my students. It was helpful to see the questioning style and how it has changed. 

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This will help me - as a 2nd grade teacher whose students are not testing - to become very familiar with how the questions are asked in 3rd grade. For example, I see that we need to relate fractions to a number line, whereas that isn't presented in Investigations. We need to add to how we're teaching fractions.

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This will help me - as a 2nd grade teacher whose students are not testing - to become very familiar with how the questions are asked in 3rd grade. For example, I see that we need to relate fractions to a number line, whereas that isn't presented in Investigations. We need to add to how we're teaching fractions.

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The information is valuable and should help the students

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The information is valuable and should help the students

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Becoming familiar with the test format will alleviate  test anxiety, allowing students to focus on the content of the questions.

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Becoming familiar with the test format will alleviate  test anxiety, allowing students to focus on the content of the questions.

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Great way to explore the items in a reduced stress environment. 

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Great way to explore the items in a reduced stress environment. 

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As a primary teacher, it is helpful to see where the students and standards are going.

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As a primary teacher, it is helpful to see where the students and standards are going.

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It will allow students to get familiar with the format of the test.

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These links are helpful to me as a first grade teacher because it helps me to see where my students need to be.  I will use the format of the test questions to prepare them for the ACT Aspire in third grade.  It will increase their test scores if they become more familiar with the format at an early age.

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These links are helpful to me as a first grade teacher because it helps me to see where my students need to be.  I will use the format of the test questions to prepare them for the ACT Aspire in third grade.  It will increase their test scores if they become more familiar with the format at an early age.

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I have never given the computerized test, so having access to the exemplars in the testing format makes me feel much more comfortable to administer the on-line version.

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Third graders will benefit from seeing how the questions may be worded.

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Third graders will benefit from seeing how the questions may be worded.

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I think it was great to be exposed to what the is covered on the test.

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I think it was great to be exposed to what the is covered on the test.

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The  links will give the students a real experience before taking the test.

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The  links will give the students a real experience before taking the test.

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Good to see the vocabulary that is used 

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Good to see the vocabulary that is used 

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I think it will very useful!  the link will give the students real experience before testing.  It will make Kindergartener become comfortable with the depth of knowledge for 3rd.   

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I think it will very useful!  the link will give the students real experience before testing.  It will make Kindergartener become comfortable with the depth of knowledge for 3rd.   

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K level will be able to respond with easy format.Seeing the question will introduces them to information needed. Students will be comfortable with responses.

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I like how it allows you to experience a practice test and the online tools since our 6th graders will be testing online this year. Experience with the online tools: highlighting, hide answer choices, and show line reader mask will ease test anxiety as it allows students to become comfortable with the new test format.

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I like how it allows you to experience a practice test and the online tools since our 6th graders will be testing online this year. Experience with the online tools: highlighting, hide answer choices, and show line reader mask will ease test anxiety as it allows students to become comfortable with the new test format.

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Having these examples/vocabulary helps me know the content areas I need to focus on and how to teach the areas my students may struggle with.

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It allows the students to see how questions will be formatted. It can ease test anxiety.

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It allows the students to see how questions will be formatted. It can ease test anxiety.

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With this being the first year the 6th graders take the test online - I am glad there is a way for us to view the format and features.

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The links are helpful in preparing students and teachers for the format and test items/ types of questions. 

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The links are helpful in preparing students and teachers for the format and test items/ types of questions. 

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The tutorial is also an excellent tool to prepare students for the computer format and the tools available during testing, so the computer portion does not create a problem for the students.

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Complete the exemplars for the students in the links to prepare the students for the format of the assessment. Also, the links will help the students learn the format of the assessments. 

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Complete the exemplars for the students in the links to prepare the students for the format of the assessment. Also, the links will help the students learn the format of the assessments. 

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It important to familiarize the students with the format of the testing and the vocabulary they will be required to understand.

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giving them a practice test will familiarize them with test format

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giving them a practice test will familiarize them with test format

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Even though these links are grade specific as a kindergarten teacher it is important for me to see students expectations for those grade levels.  

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Even though these links are grade specific as a kindergarten teacher it is important for me to see students expectations for those grade levels.  

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The links will help students see the format for the ACT Aspire and good sample questions to help the students prepare. 

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The links will help students see the format for the ACT Aspire and good sample questions to help the students prepare. 

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Examples of test questions and help support students feel more prepared and comfortable before testing.

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These links will allow students to become familiar with the computer based testing program prior to test days.

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These links will allow students to become familiar with the computer based testing program prior to test days.

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ACT Aspire links may be used to prepare students for testing by familiarizing them with the format of test questions.  (Exemplar questions)  We, as a grade level,  have also looked at the DOK of the different type questions.  This has been very helpful in helping us look at our weekly and everyday questions/tasks.

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These links will provide support for students by giving them an opportunity to see the format of the tests, especially for those 3rd graders who have not had any exposure.

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These links will provide support for students by giving them an opportunity to see the format of the tests, especially for those 3rd graders who have not had any exposure.

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Teaching well and covering our CCRS standards are of course the main focus.  However, these links will be very helpful in preparing our students for the ACT Aspire.

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Teaching well and covering our CCRS standards are of course the main focus.  However, these links will be very helpful in preparing our students for the ACT Aspire.