Testing

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The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is part of Florida’s overall plan to increase student achievement by implementing higher standards. The FCAT, administered to students in Grades 3-11, contains two basic components: criterion-referenced tests (CRT), measuring selected benchmarks in Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing from the Sunshine State Standards (SSS); and norm-referenced tests (NRT) in Reading and Mathematics, measuring individual student performance against national norms.

PSAT

The Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures: critical reading skills, math problem solving skills, and writing skills.

MyCollegeQuickStart by Collegeboard

The College Board's MyRoad is provided to all PSAT/NMSQT test takers free of charge for the duration of their high school careers. MyRoad is an online tool for career, major, and acollege exploration that has proved to be valuable to thousands of students.

Not only is MyRoad a comprehensive planning and exploration resource, it also includes a personality assessment to help individual students find direction as they begin their college planning process.

Students can use MyRoad to find our more about their interests and the kinds of careers and majors that might match their personalities. They can enjoy a wide range of resources on careers and majors, including in-depth articles on the latest academic debates and discoveries; occupation profiles complete with typical job responsiblities, educational requirements, compensation statistics, and economic outlook; and the personal perspectives of real-world pros and college majors. MyRoad makes the college application process easier by helping students organize their resumes and pare down the thousands of colleges and universities into a manageable list.

Additionally, the PSAT/NMSQT program will provide a guide for counselors to aid them as they work with students to get the most out of MyRoad. The guide will include planning strategies and resources for communicating effectively with parents about this tool. Students will receive online access to MyRoad when they receive their PSAT/NMSQT Score Report in December. Once they log in, access will be available to them throughout their time in high school. Counselors can also lg onto the site, so that they can explore the offerings.

SAT I

Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year.

SAT Calendar & Fees

SAT Calendar

SAT Fees

Fee Waiver Service

SAT II Subject Test

Some colleges require two or three SAT II Subject Tests for admission, while other schools will accept your scores without requiring them. The subject tests fall into 5 general areas: English, history and social sciences, mathematics, sciences, and languages. They help colleges compare academic achievements of students from different schools where course preparation and academic backgrounds may widely vary. Depending on the college, your scores may also be used to place you in freshman or higher-level coursework. The different subject areas available include:

Writing - Literature - US History - World History

Math I - Math II - Biology - Chemistry

Physics - Chinese - German - Modern Hebrew

Italian - Japanese - Korean - Latin

Spanish - French

This second set of tests have risen to prominence among admissions committees, the SAT IIs. These were once known as “Achievement Tests” and mattered only for advanced placement purposes. Now the more competitive four-year colleges use SAT II for admissions purposes. Many schools desire three strong scores, others just two. Some colleges insist on certain ones being included among them, typically the Math. Ivy League schools use the SAT IIs as part of their “Academic Index” for athletes, a base evaluation that includes GPA, SAT I, and SAT II about equally.

The good news is that the same work that results in good grades tends to result in strong SAT II scores. These are knowledge-based tests, the same as most school finals. Thus SAT II mastery can coincide with a strong report card, with little or no extra prep.

Notes about the Subject Tests

Students can take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date. Students cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT Reasoning Test during the same test administration.

Students must indicate which Subject Tests they plan to take when they register for a test. However, they can change which tests they take up to the test date — except for Language Tests with Listening.

Students may only use a calculator on the Subject Tests in Mathematics Level 1 and Mathematics Level 2. Both the Subject Test in Mathematics

Level 1 and the Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2 have some questions that require the use of at least a scientific calculator. Students can take these tests without using a calculator, but it may put them at a disadvantage

ACT

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science. ACT results are accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test. Everyone should take the ACT Plus Writing. The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). The ACT is administered on five test dates—in October, December, February, April, and June. In selected states, the ACT is also offered in September. The basic registration fee includes score reports to up to four college choices for which you list valid codes when you register.

Test Prep

Courses

Robie Learning Center

Daniel Robie (SCPS teacher) and Ryan Beasley (area tutor and SCPS graduate) are pleased to announce the formation of their entrepreneurial partnership, Robie Learning Center. Robie Learning Center offers small-group SAT classes and one-on-one tutoring in a variety of subjects. Our innovative approaches and passion for maximizing student performance enable you to fill in your educational gaps. They pick up where school leaves off!

UCF Continuing Education SAT Test Prep Course

UCF’s SAT review course is designed to do more than just review question types and cover material that will be on the test. Students will also dissect questions from sample tests to gain a perspective from the test-maker's point of view. By doing so, they will learn the common pitfalls and traps to avoid. The classes are interactive and light; and are designed to make learning enjoyable. Each SAT class consists of 20 classroom hours.

SHS SAT Prep Course

Students will learn test-taking techniques to improve accuracy and save time in answering questions on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. Instruction will be provided in the various skills needed to be successful on these tests including reading, grammar, analogy, mathematics and science reasoning. Frequent practice tests will be used to trace students' improvement.

RMASS

ZAPS & RMASS conduct educational seminars across the nation, assisting high school students toward higher test scores and achieving their goal of attaining a college education. Over many test prep seasons, Dr. Jim Minnihan and his presenters have helped thousands of students raise their college entrance test scores. During the 5 hour seminars, through a combination of effective test taking strategies, a well developed Study Guide, specific practice on sample ACT and SAT tests, and motivational instruction, seminar students can expect to achieve ACT score increases of 2-8 points and SAT increases of from 50-200 points.

Online Prep Courses

Collegeboard’s Online Test Prep Course

This is the only online course developed by the test maker. It’s FREE, personalized, comprehensive, and available anytime and anywhere. You can access this easy-to-use program 24 hours a day from any computer connected to the Internet.

-	The course’s 18 interactive lessons cover the new SAT®’s critical reading, writing, and math sections, and the new PSAT/NMSQT®. The lessons feature interactive activities and multimedia content to create an engaging learning environment.

-	Students gain valuable experience by taking three practice tests, answering 600+ practice questions, and responding to practice essay questions—all developed by the test maker. You’ll increase your confidence by practicing with questions just like the ones you’ll see on test day.

-	The online course features explanations of answers to all questions on the online course. Reviewing detailed explanations helps you focus your efforts on areas where you need improvement.

-	Students receive detailed personalized feedback on all practice tests and quizzes. With this information, students can better understand where to focus additional study.

-	Students practice for the new SAT essay by responding to essay questions and getting back immediate, computer-generated scores. The auto essay scoring service employs artificial intelligence to emulate the process used by expert human scorers on the new SAT.

-	The online course provides users of The Official SAT Study Guide with explanations and automatic essay scoring for the book’s eight practice tests.

-	Auto essay scoring is also provided for the essay questions appearing in the SAT Preparation Booklet™ and on the SAT Preparation Center™. In the “Students” box, click “Register Now.” Then enter our school code: 101565.

March2Success Test Prep FREE!

March2Success is a free web-based program that makes high quality, test prep instruction available to any
student. The curriclum is designed by Petersons. Students will find SAT and ACT practice tests, preparation games, and vocabulary and math flashcards. And did I mention it was free?

Number2.com

Number2.com's online test preparation courses are totally free! By creating an account you can access a customized course that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder, and more.

Florida Virtual School

Higher scores are the name of the game, and on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) the higher the better. Take a trip with the Florida Virtual School and we’ll give you the most current road map for getting there. You’ll do the work, but we’ll give you the shortest and most efficient route to travel. In this course, you’ll practice thinking strategies, build verbal competence, and sharpen your mathematics reasoning. You’ll become familiar with the terrain as you acquire essential test-taking strategies.

TestGEAR

TestGEAR® gives students the practice they need to reach their full potential on college entrance exams like the SAT®, PSAT and ACT™. This online learning system adapts to each student's needs by targeting their weaknesses and helping them to build necessary skills.

TestPrepReview.com

Your source for free online practice tests.

Books

Kaplan’s PSAT Guide

	Kaplan's premier PSAT guide combines a comprehensive review of the exam with our exclusive test-taking strategies. Extensive practice sections will help you elevate your performance to the next level. You'll score higher. They guarantee it.*

Kaplan’s PSAT/SAT/ACT Guide

	Get the scores you need to get into the colleges you want! You have dreams for your future. Kaplan helps you achieve them. We've been assisting college-bound men and women since 1938, and we know that getting into America's top colleges has never been more competitive. We've assembled this package with all the tools you'll need to succeed in school, get higher scores on the SAT, ACT, and PSAT, and find the right school for you. You can score higher. They guarantee it.*

The Official SAT Study Guide

	Prepare for the SAT® with the only book that features practice tests created by the test maker. It's packed with the information you need to get ready for the exam. You'll gain valuable experience by taking eight practice tests and receiving estimated scores. With 900 pages and 21 chapters, the book helps you raise your confidence by reviewing concepts, test taking approaches, and focused sets of practice questions.

The Official Study Guide for All SAT Subject Tests

	The only guide developed by the maker of SAT Subject Tests. This guide contains never before published full-length tests and answers for all 20 tests. The guide also includes test-taking approaches and strategies, and an audio CD for all 6 languages with listening tests.

The Real ACT Prep Guide

	Three practice tests used in previous actual test administrations—each with an optional Writing Test. Explanations for all right and wrong answer choices. An in-depth look at the new optional Writing Test and how it is scored. Valuable test-taking strategies for each test section. All you need to know about the ACT—formatting, structure, registration, and how colleges interpret your scores. How to prepare—physically, mentally, and emotionally—for test day.

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