Resources for P.A.C.T.
Teacher Resources from the SCSSI
South Carolina Teaching Learning Connecting
Tips for P.A.C.T.
P repare by carefully reading the directions.
A nswer in the form required by the question and on the line provided.
C rossed-out or erased work will NOT be graded.
T ake special care to plot points correctly.S how your work in the space indicated on the test.
U se correct labels on answers.
C heck to be sure you answer the question asked in the problem.
C oordinates must be expressed correctly (ordered pair notation).
E xplain your process clearly and concisely.
S pecific examples used in an explanation must be mathematically correct.
S corers are not mind readers: make sure your explanation is clear!Recently, in Columbia, several levels of math educators met with representatives from Data Recognition Corporation of Ohio (the company contracted to score items on P.A.C.T. that are not multiple-choice questions). Rubrics for open-ended questions were reviewed for universality of application. During these work sessions it became apparent that students had not earned the maximum number of points on many items due to carelessness and inattention to detail. The above reminders are provided to help teachers encourage students to be attentive to details that will make a difference!