“Where did you link that?” This question often comes up in Academic Approach’s sessions with schools across the country plus shows a basic skill that connects classroom teaching to standardized test results. School leaders who want to improve their college prep programs should know how text evidence affects both testing and academic writing to develop better curricula.
The strategic value of evidence based reading
Test prep often looks different from daily class instruction but the main skills on ACT and SAT really match good teaching methods. Academic Approach focuses on a key skill that helps both test scores and class success: the ability to back up conclusions with real text evidence.
Our work with schools shows students with reading problems often pick answers based on guesses without text support. This issue shows up in tests as well as class talks essays and assignments. Schools that add practice in evidence based reading fix current class needs plus future college prep goals.
Building a culture of evidence based analysis
Academic Approach teams up with schools to develop two key analysis skills:
- Exact finding of text content
- Spotting unsupported guesses
This focus lets schools create better study settings where students look for proof of their ideas. Schools that use these ideas in all subjects see better results on tests as well as regular class work.
Standardized test alignment with academic goals
ACT and SAT now stress evidence based reading skills that help classroom success. Tests make students tell the difference between backed and unbacked conclusions ‒ a skill that helps in all subjects.
When schools work with Academic Approach we help connect test prep with bigger academic aims. This mix helps leaders show the real value of college prep along with better results in testing and regular grades.
Implementing evidence based strategies across the curriculum
Good evidence analysis needs careful use in all subjects. Our school partners use these methods:
English classes teach how to find plus cite text proof. History classes focus on primary sources to support arguments. STEM classes also teach students to use specific data or math rules to back up answers.
Measuring impact and success
Schols that partner with Academic Approach get detailed data about student progress. This info helps leaders:
- Show test score improvements
- Follow critical thinking growth
- Prove college prep works
- Meet school requirements
Building long term academic success
Using evidence based reading through Academic Approach creates lasting results. Partner schools notice:
- Better student writing in all subjects
- Improved class discussions
- Ready students for college work
- More student trust in analysis tasks
Conclusion
Schools that want to prep students for college success should consider Academic Approach as a way to add evidence based reading across subjects. Our complete plan helps schools get fast test results plus build lasting skills for students’ whole education.
Contact our team to learn how Academic Approach can help your school’s college prep program add these methods to your classes.