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PSAT/nmsqt
College-bound sophomore students are encouraged to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test which will be given on October 15, 2008 at Red Mountain.
Junior students interested in taking the NMSQT ( National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Assessment Test) to qualify for the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs will also test on October 15, 2008.
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SAT
The SAT is administered by College Board, and is developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The SAT Reasoning Test has three sections: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing. Scores on each section range from 200 to 800, with scores always being a multiple of 10. The SAT Essay is scored 1-6 with six being the best score.
www.collegeboard.com
RMHS CODE 030221
RMHS LOCATION CODE 03154
ACT vs SAT - Comparison of the tests and scores.
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ACT
The ACT test was developed by the American College Testing Program. The ACT exam has four sections: Reading, English, Mathematics and Science. A maximum score is a 36. The ACT test is used to screen college applicants.
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AIMS
Students are required to pass the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) test to receive their
high school diploma, effective with the graduating classes of spring 2006. Test dates and answers to frequently-asked questions are available at www.az.ade.gov/. Students who meet the "exceeds" level on each testing section -- reading, writing, and math -- may qualify for the AIMS Post-Secondary Tuition Waiver
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ACCUPLACER
Accuplacer tests are computer-adaptive placement tests. Accuplacer tests consist of English, Reading and Math. Test scores are used to assist students and advisors to select the appropriate English, Reading and Math classes. Tests are multiple choice, untimed, and are computer based. The Accuplacer placement test is a free service. Students are required to take the ASSET test to enroll at any Maricopa Community College.
ASSET
The ASSET test is administered by the American College Testing Corporation, the same company that developed the ACT test. Unlike many tests, there is no “passing” score on the ASSET test. It’s more of a diagnostic tool, which helps colleges identify students’ strengths and weaknesses, find the right program for them, and identify areas they need help in. Students are required to take the ASSET test to enroll at any Maricopa Community College. |
ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.
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GED
The GED stands for General Educational Development. The GED test measures Language Arts, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Mathematics. The GED math test has two parts. Part one of the math exam does allow the use of a calculator and part two does not.
Practice for the GED
www.testprepreview.com/ged_practice.htm
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TEST TIPS
Getting Ready for Test Day
Preparing for a test isn't easy, and most test takers have some sort of test anxiety as they prepare. I know standardized tests have always given me a sense of dread, even when I'm adequately prepared and know I will do well on the test. Through high school, college, and then graduate school, the tests seemed to only get more complicated and more important. Preparing for the next difficult standardized test in my immediate future became a way of life for me.
Planning When to Study for your Test
As you prepare for your test, you want to make sure that you start soon enough. Knowing when to begin your preparation process is critical to having enough time to prepare, without feeling rushed. Adequate preparation time has become increasingly important as test takers lives are increasingly rushed and often feel as though they don't have enough time to prepare for their test.
The amount of time that is necessary to prepare depends on the individual, as well as the score the test taker hopes to achieve. If you are a quick learner, then you won't need to spend as much time preparing as someone that absorbs material and concepts at a lower rate. If you don't need a very high score in order to accomplish your goals, then you also won't need to spend much time preparing. However, if you need a high score, then it will require additional study time.
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