| Title: |
Multiple Measures of College and Career Readiness: What Does the Evidence Suggest? Research Report. R2534 |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Jeff Allen; ACT Education Corp. |
| Source: |
ACT Education Corp. 2025. |
| Availability: |
ACT Education Corp. 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168. Tel: 319-337-1270; Web site: http://www.act.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
31 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
College Readiness; Career Readiness; College Entrance Examinations; Occupational Tests; High School Students; Accountability; Correlation; Student Interests; Occupational Aspiration; College Bound Students |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: |
ACT Assessment; Work Keys (ACT) |
| Abstract: |
This study investigated critical issues related to the use of distinct assessments and performance standards for evaluating college and career readiness, with direct relevance to high school accountability systems. A large sample of high school students was examined, all of whom completed both a college readiness assessment (the ACT® test) and a career readiness assessment (ACT® WorkKeys®). The ACT test and WorkKeys assessments are designed to measure related but distinct constructs. Both assessments evaluate math, reading, and data interpretation skills, and both show alignment with college and career readiness standards. This study examined how much additional information is gained by combining results from the two tests in high school accountability systems. Student performance was evaluated according to independently established performance levels for college and career readiness, each determined through standard-setting processes tailored to postsecondary education and workforce requirements, respectively. |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
ED677895 |
| Database: |
ERIC |