International Tutoring Certificate Learning Objectives

ITC Fundamentals: Core Objectives

1. Describe the mission of ACT
2. Outline ACT resources for students
3. Detail ACT test day procedures

DESCRIBE THE MISSION OF ACT - Learning Objectives

1. Candidate will advise their students the purpose of the ACT in projecting students success in
college
a. Know ACTs mission
b. Know the ACT is a common measure of learning across 4 subject areas that predict
success in (an American?) college
c. Know the ACT results demonstrate a students ability across institutions, cultures,
backgrounds, and geographic areas to increase their access to college and career
success
2. Candidate will describe the ACT college readiness assessment
a. Know what the ACT measures
b. Know how the ACT measures college readiness
c. Explain what the ACT benchmarks represent
d. Candidate will Outline the benefits of ACT

OUTLINE ACT RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS - Learning Objectives

3. Candidate will direct their students to the correct websites/resources to register for the ACT
a. Know the location of registration portal
b. Know the location of (and recall information about) resources regarding registration for
the ACT
c. Know the location of the ACT test dates and deadlines
d. Describe the information an examinee is required to provide to register for the ACT
e. Guide examinees on navigating the registration system to enable them to identify their
desired test center, test date and test option (Writing/No Writing)
f. Recognize registration screen shots and where they are in the registration process
g. Understand when test date or test option changes can be made
4. Candidate will advise students of the test prep solutions offered by ACT
a. Know what ACT Online Prep and ACT Online Prep Live are and the location for ordering
5. Candidate will advise their students with disabilities of the accommodations available for the
ACT and the online process for requesting such accommodations in advance of their desired ACT
administration
a. Identify the accommodations available for the ACT
b. Know the overall process for requesting accommodations for the ACT, including
deadlines
c. Know the location of the online request portal (TAA)
 6. Candidate will explain when and how scores are available after testing (this will need to be
updated once ITC is online)
a. Know that scores take 3-8 weeks and students should consider their college application
deadline when selecting a test date.
b. Know students can send scores to 4 colleges or other institutions for free if selected
during registration and can be added or changed until Thursday following the test date
c. Know the location and fee for sending additional scores after the deadline
d. Know location for searching college codes

DETAIL TEST DAY PROCEDURES - Learning Objectives

7. Candidate will advise their students on what they should (and should not) bring to the ACT test,
including directing examinees to resources available from ACT (e.g., on its website) regarding
this information
a. Identify what needs to be brought to a test
8. Candidate will describe the check-in process experience for examinees
a. Identify correct, acceptable photo identification types
b. Understand what identification/information an examinee will be required to present at
check-in
9. Candidate will explain the roles of different test staff prior to and during an test administration
a. Recognize different activities and associate with correct test staff role
10. Candidate will explain to students what constitutes prohibited behavior by examinees, and
discuss why it is important to report to ACT/test staff
a. Recognize prohibited behavior
b. Understand meaning of intellectual property and consequences of item exposure
c. Understand consequences of engaging in prohibited behaviorit could result in a
cancelled test, a delay in receiving scores, or scores being cancelled after testing.
11. Candidate will explain to examinees he consequences of bringing prohibited items into the test
(e.g., unapproved calculators, cell phones)
a. Understand consequences of bringing prohibited items to the test (e.g., they will be
confiscated, may be searched, examinee will not be allowed to access during the test)
12. Candidate will promote the reporting of information to ACT regarding prohibited behavior
a. Describe students' responsibilities for reporting any prohibited behaviors they may
witness
b. Identify the correct location(s) for reporting concerns to ACT
c. Understand importance of reporting to ACTif the student is aware of cheating it is
important to report it as soon as possible to prevent a cancelled test location or
cancelled scores after testing

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ITC Math: Core Objectives
1. Provide individualized tutoring
2. Explain test structure and content
3. Demonstrate and recommend strategies

PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING - Learning Objectives

1. Candidate can identify errors and misconceptions demonstrated by students and suggest
techniques to avoid the errors and misconceptions in the future (note: errors may be related to
math deficiencies or test-taking deficiencies or clerical)
2. Candidate can recognize different student learning styles, modify instruct based on student
needs, and make tailored recommendations about effective study strategies.
3. Candidate can recognize students strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations
about the strategies and methods students should use to answer items
4. Candidate will be able to correctly diagnose weaknesses in math content understanding and
make appropriate recommendations for remediation

EXPLAIN TEST STRUCTURE AND CONTENT - Learning Objectives

5. Candidate will describe the content covered on the ACT Mathematics test and identify content
not covered
6. The candidate will be able to identify and describe the item categories described in the ACT
Mathematics Test Preparation book
7. Candidate can describe the structure and flow of the math ACT test and prepare the student for
what they can and cannot do during the test
8. Candidate will make recommendations about the use of calculatorswhen calculators may be
useful to solve specific types of problems, or when specific students need them
9. Candidate will know what kind of scores are included in the Mathematics test score report, how
to interpret them, and can correctly describe what scores are needed for different purposes and
schools (colleges and universities) and help students set an appropriate goal
10. Candidate identifies and interprets available reference material appropriately (CCRS,
benchmark, K&S map, ACT online prep, web sample items, question of the day)

UNDERSTAND AND RECOMMEND STRATEGIES - Learning Objectives

11. Candidate can recognize a minimum of two correct method/strategy/set of steps to arrive at
correct solutions for a majority of types of math problems
12. Candidate will be able to make recommendations for test-taking strategies for individual
students and make recommendations for pacing
13. Candidate will be able to differentiate between easier and harder questions within and across
content areas and make recommendations to students about pacing themselves
14. Candidate will demonstrate facility with advanced math topics and can recognize multiple ways
to solve problems (this doesnt mean a tutor should show students how to use all methods, but
they have to pick an appropriate method for the student.)
15. Candidate will be able to make up a simpler version of a question when a student demonstrates
an error/misconception in order to highlight an underlying principle leading to a correct
response