Morrison Jr. High School

Testing Information

	EXPLORE Test for Freshmen EXPLORE, ACT's comprehensive assessment program for students in 8th and 9th grade, provides information about students' current level of preparation in English, mathematics, reading, and science - plus details about their interests, needs, and plans. We hope parents will set aside some time to review the EXPLORE results and review the results of the interest inventory that will be returned in December or January. The test results will help you determine if you are track for your future plans and college readiness. By doing this, you'll be helping your son or daughter get off the best possible start toward high school and the future. PLAN for Sophomores PLAN includes: Tests in English, math, reading and science reasoning and measure the academic skills and abilities you've developed to this point in your education. An interest inventory – your preferences for a variety of everyday, work-related activities – that will give some clues to the kinds of career paths and occupations you might like. Questions about you, your plans, your needs, and your goals. Information about educational in financial aid programs, offered by colleges, scholarship and government agencies, and professional associations through the PLAN Educational Opportunity Service (EOS). Consumer Ed Proficiency Test This free test of a student's knowledge of Consumer Economics is offered at MHS every September and January. Listen for the daily announcements in May and December to get signed up and a test ordered. A student may take the test only once during a school year. A passing score exempts the student from the Consumer Ed requirement for graduation. Sample questions will be available when you sign up. Questions may cover topics such as life/health/car/home/renters insurance, federal & state income taxes, local, property, & social security taxes, retirement accounts, loans, leases, investments, stocks, bonds, mortgages, etc...

	PSAE - Prairie State Achievement Exam The Illinois State Board of Education requires all juniors to take the PSAE in April on two school days set by the ISBE. The ACT will be given in its entirety on the first day including a writing assessment. All juniors are automatically signed up for this test by their local school district. On the second day students will take state developed tests in science, along with the WorkKeys math and reading tests. Students who choose to take the ACT on a Saturday at a national test site must also take the ACT as the day one portion of the PSAE. To see the Work Keys, go to http://www.act.org/workkeys/workkeys/">http://www.act.org/workkeys/ For more information on the PSAE, go to http://www.isbe.state.il.us/isat/prairiestatenew.htmtenew.htm">http://www.isbe.state.il.us/isat/prairiestatenew.htm
	College AdmissionsTests
	ACT Students planning on going to a four year college or university should take this test for admission purposes. The best time is spring of the Junior year, and the PSAE now provides this opportunity. (see above) Students may register to take the test at http://actstudent.org. The Guidance Office has registration packets and regularly posts test dates for those students wishing to test in addition to the PSAE. The ACT portion of the PSAE is not accepted for NCAA eligibility, ROTC programs, or for application to the Air Force Academy, West Point, and the Naval Academy, so students must also take the ACT at a national test site. For more information, go to http://www.act.org/aap/index.htmlndex.html">http://www.act.org/aap/index.html PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors This test measures verbal reasoning, math problem solving, and reading and writing skills. This test will be offered to juniors at MHS in October. Sophomores should sign up in May before their junior year. Taking the test automatically qualifies a student for the National Merit Scholarships Corporation's Monetary Award Program. This exam helps prepare students for the SAT & ACT college admissions tests by identifying strengths and weaknesses. For more information, go to http://www.collegeboard.com/ SAT I: Reasoning Test This test is used by some highly selective colleges as their basic admissions entrance exam, particularly on the coast. The Guidance Office has practice materials and registration packets available. The test dates are listed on the link referenced below. For more information, go to http://www.collegeboard.com/ SAT II: Subject Test This selection of one hour exams tests a student's subject matter knowledge. The Guidance Office has registration packets available. The test dates are listed on the link referenced below. For more information, go to http://www.collegeboard.com/