WorkKeys Curriculum: Arkansas

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Test Administration Process Next Steps

Select your current phase of the test administration process to see resources related to that phase.

Step 1: Orientation - Learn about test formats and policies; select test dates and provide shipping information; select test staff and set up accounts.

Step 2: Configuration -  Upload student data records; verify enrollment for test materials;complete online site readiness.

Step 3: Accommodation - Learn about accessibility supports; request accommodations and/or supports; request qualified exceptions to the deadline.

Step 4: Preparation - Order test materials; complete non-test activities; provide examinees test prep information; prepare your facility, staff, and materials; update examinee information; create online test sessions.

Step 5: Administration - Administer the test.

Step 6: Transportation: Return test materials; purge online testing content.

Step 7: Interpretation - Access and understand score reports; share reporting information with examinees.

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Important Dates

 

Account access is valid August 30, 2021 - June 30, 2026. 

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ACT WorkKeys Curriculum Login

Curriculum FAQs

 

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ACT General Questions:
877.842.6205
workkeyscurriculum@act.org

State Policy Questions:
Arkansas Department of Education 
501-682-4558
AR LiveBinder Website

 

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Activity: Learn about WorkKeys Curriculum

ACT WorkKeys Curriculum® helps individuals build the essential career-relevant skills needed for learning, personal development, and effective job performance. It’s the only curriculum built from the ground up to align with the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT NCRC®) assessments. The courses are delivered via a personalized, mobile-based learning management system. The platform delivers a meaningful learning experience and provides users with a customized study schedule and detailed instructional content.

Discover the benefits:

*Efficient for teachers and students

*Addresses individual learning styles

*Systematic learning

*Convenient

Courses available:

*Applied Math: Builds the ability to apply mathematic principles to problems encountered in the workplace

*Graphic Literacy: Builds the ability to find, analyze and apply information presented in workplace graphics

*Workplace Documents: Builds the ability to understand and apply written information presented in the workplace

Activity: Make Staff Arrangements

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Activity: Upload Student Data

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Tip: Allowing early access for students will provide the most prep time before test day.

Activity: Site Readiness 

Technical Requirements:

ACT WorkKeys Curriculum is a completely web-based program that doesn't need to be downloaded to a computer. It runs from any of the following web browsers via Windows or Mac:

*Google Chrome (recommended)

*Safari

*Firefox 

*Internet Explorer 10+

Note: Support will be provided for the current versions (and previous two) of Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari."

Activity: Arrange for Accommodations and/or English Learner (EL) Supports

  • There are embedded support tools available within the Curriculum system. 
  • There are no designated courses reserved for students with accommodations.

Activity: Prepare for Testing

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Activity: Administer the Test

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Return Materials/Transfer Data

There is no sending materials or data back to ACT after taking courses.

Activity: Access and Understand Score Reports

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