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Standardized Test (PSAE and EPAS) Prep Links
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Students in Township High School District 211 take three related assessments:  EXPLORE, PLAN, and the ACT (American College Testing) Service Assessment.  These three assessments combined create the EPAS system which helps to measure the educational development in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning.  There is a career element of the EXPLORE and PLAN tests which helps students identify career areas through the World Of Work Map

EXPLORE is given to 8th grade students as part of the placement process.  This assessment is designed to stimulate career exploration and to facilitate development of a plan for the student's high school academic program.

PLAN is given to 10th graders.  This is the middle assessment in the series and helps to recognize student's growth and helps with planning and preparation for education, training, work, and career after high school

ACT is given to 11th graders as part of the PSAE (Prairie State Assessment Exam).  This score is 50% of their PSAE score in Reading, Mathematics and Science.  College bound students typically take this test one or two times during their junior or senior years.


Click for ACT Preparation Information
                           

WorkKeys Preparation Links
WorkKeys - WorkKeys website
Applied Mathematics Sample Problems
Applied Mathematics Formula Sheet
Reading for Information Sample Problems

ACT Information
ACT Calculator Rules                                       
ACT Test Taking Strategies and Content Review  

 Standards for Transition
- Specific topics as related to student's score on EXPLORE, PLAN or ACT
               English
           Mathematics
               Reading
         Science Reasoning
   Instructional Support Materials

Illinois Leaning Standards

Math Assessments Aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards
English Assessments Aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards
Science Assessments Aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards
Social Science Assessments Aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards

 


 
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