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The findings show that many repeat testers increase their composite scores, while a smaller portion remains the same or declines. 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In most cases, retesting reflected a pursuit of higher ACT Composite scores. As illustrated in Figure 1, 56% of these retesters saw an increase of one or more ACT Composite score points upon second testing, compared to 20% who remained constant and 24% who saw their score go down. This report introduces readers both to impacts of taking the ACT test a second time and to an ACT-created web application designed to estimate students’ chances of potential score gains, available here. This information can help students, counselors, and educators decide whether or not students should retest with the ACT.  \nFigure 1. Retest Composite Score Gain Percents for All Multi-Testing 2018 ACT-Tested Graduates  \nWhile the percents in Figure 1 provide helpful data points, they include general patterns about all students that overlook important variations in these outcomes. For instance, ACT Composite scores will increase in accordance with more time in the classroom.1 Similarly, students taking more rigorous courses typically demonstrate greater gains. These examples, among others, highlight a need for amore finely-tuned, student-specific tool for estimating ACT Composite score gains between their first and second test.  \nIn light of this need, ACT has developed the aforementioned web application that enables users to calculate the likelihood of Composite score gains by studentspecific criteria. The application calculates and presents probabilities of ACT Composite score gain levels tailored to seven student characteristics, among  \n[ACT.org/research](ACT.org/research)  \n© 2020 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. | R1814 v2 updated October 2020  \nthem first ACT Composite score, high school GPA, and time between first and second test. The example bar graph in Figure 2 uses default student characteristics supplied for the web application.  \nBy accessing the application, user-supplied information can tailor predictions specifically to the student, thus adding to information used in the decision of whether to test a second time. It is helpful to note that use of free test preparation tools, such as ACT Academy, can increase student gains, exceeding those presented by the application.2  \nFigure 2. Example of Predicted Composite Score Gain  \nWhile estimates from the prediction application support decision making regarding taking the full ACT test, coming years will see enhancements that incorporate additional predictors and the opportunity to retest on single ACT section tests.3 For more details regarding the application, see this brief.  \nNotes  \n1. Camara, W. , & Allen, J. (2017) . Does testing date impact student scores on the ACT? Iowa City, IA: ACT.  \n2. Payne, J. S. , & Allen, J. (2019) An early look at ACT Academy usage and effectiveness. Iowa City, IA: ACT.  \n3. Beginning in September of 2020, students who complete the full ACT will have an opportunity to retest on any one or more subtests on the ACT.  \nMatt Harmston, MA  \nMatt Harmston is a senior research scientist in Research Technology, Data Science, and Analytics specializing in secondary research and report development.","cbCaieTe7tFENAeH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieTe7tFENAeH","pdf",335273,"English","# Background on Retesting\n## Score gain distribution (Figure 1)\n# Need for tailored estimation\n## Factors affecting retest outcomes\n# ACT prediction web application (Figures 2)\n## Inputs and predicted gains\n# Future enhancements and notes","[{\"question\":\"What percentage of 2018 ACT repeat testers increased their ACT Composite score on the second test?\",\"answer\":\"56% of repeat testers saw an increase of one or more ACT Composite score points upon second testing.\"},{\"question\":\"What factors are used by the ACT prediction web application to estimate score gains?\",\"answer\":\"The application tailors probabilities using seven student characteristics, including the first ACT Composite score, high school GPA, and time between the first and second test.\"},{\"question\":\"How can ACT free test preparation tools affect second-test outcomes compared with the application estimates?\",\"answer\":\"The report notes that use of free test preparation tools such as ACT Academy can increase student gains, exceeding those presented by the application.\"}]","Should Students Take the ACT Again? - ACT Student Retesting Analysis | PDF",1791515723]