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Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE)
General Information -
Test Prep by Subject

The PSAE consists of three types of tests (ACT, Work Keys, ISBE developed) given on two consecutive days.

Day 1: The ACT test (includes English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning
Day 2: Two standardized subtests of Work Keys:
bulletReading for Information and Applied Mathematics
bulletOne Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) developed tests for Science

Three Subjects on the PSAE

PSAE Subjects Parts
Reading ACT Reading + Work Keys Reading
Mathematics ACT Math + Work Keys Math
Science ACT Science Reasoning + ISBE Science

 

Information on the ACT and Work Keys, along with preparation tools can be
linked to by clicking here

 

Information on the ISBE Science Test

Test

Description

ISBE Science

Sample Questions

The test measures scientific knowledge and its application.
The test presents scientific information in the form of data summaries and short prompts, each usually followed by one multiple-choice question.  The multiple-choice items assess the ability of students to use critical thinking skills to evaluate the information presented.
Items are distributed equally across eight Illinois learning standards treating: life sciences, chemistry, physics, Earth science, and space science; laboratory safety, valid sources of data, and ethical research practices;
historical interactions between science, technology, and society

 

General Instructions - PSAE
 

Juniors across the state of Illinois are preparing to take the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) on April 22 and 23. The P.S.A.E. measures a student’s progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. Students are required to participate in the P.S.A.E. or Illinois Alternative Assessment to be eligible to receive a high school diploma.

Illinois State Board of Education web site at http://www.isbe.net/assessment/.
 

ACT Review Classes
Please check here for review class information


 
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