ACT is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides more than a hundred assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development. Though designed to meet a wide array of needs, all ACT programs and services have one guiding purpose: to help people achieve education and career goals by providing information for life's transitions.
The Buros Institute for Mental Measurements has published the most comprehensive listing of test information in the field of measurement since 1938. The website provides online access to over 2,000 test reviews for a nominal fee per review. The Institute also provides audit and accreditation sevices, psychometric research, consultation, workshops and contractual oversight.
The Center for the Gifted is nationally known for its successful efforts to provide gifted people with the assistance and encouragement they need to identify, develop, and express their intellectual and creative potentials for the benefit of themselves and society. Services include: counseling and psychotherapy for gifted individuals, couples, and families; gifted identification and psychoeducational assessment; vocational interest testing and career guidance; and presentations and publications focusing on the special needs of people who are gifted.
Sylvan Learning Center creates confident, independent students by discovering and targeting the causes of academic frustrations. Using the results of a comprehensive Skills Assessment, they create a personalized curriculum that addresses and eliminates underlying issues. Through positive reinforcement and their unique instructional method known as Mastery Learning, they ensure that each student achieves success. What's more, academic success translates into improved confidence and enthusiasm for learning — qualities that help students well beyond their years in school.
The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,300 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations.
The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) is a program established by California law (Education Code Section 48412). If eligible to take the test, you can earn the legal equivalent of a high school diploma by passing the CHSPE. The CHSPE consists of two sections: an English-language Arts section and a Mathematics section. If you pass both sections of the CHSPE, the California State Board of Education will award you a Certificate of Proficiency, which by state law is equivalent to a high school diploma (although not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school)
The Midwest Academic Talent Search serves 3rd-9th grade students in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois and South Dakota. Qualified students may access summer programs at Northwestern University and Case Western Reserve.
Amend Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychological services including assessment and evaluation, consultations, counseling, and therapy for children, adolescents, and their families.
This workbook offers 34 specific math shortcuts & strategies to the SAT* and PSAT.
"Test Prep is the first and most successful program ever developed to help students become more familiar with the test-taking experience. The lessons in this book were created after a careful analysis of five of the most popular achievement tests. (CAT/5, CTBS/4, ITBS,Form K, MAT/7, and SAT/9) The content reflects the types of material that children will encounter when testing."
Parent's Guide to Standardized Tests for Grades 3-5 is a complete guide to understanding tests and preparing your child for a successful test-taking experience. The book provides an overview of standardized tests, practical home activities to reinforce math and verbal skills, effective test-taking strategies, and a list of state test websites.
Alfie Kohn has been described as "perhaps the country's most outspoken critic of education's fixation on grades [and] test scores." In this book, his central message is that standardized tests are "not a force of nature but a force of politics...and can be questioned, challenged and ultimately reversed."
"Now students can raise their SAT scores faster than anyone thought possible with RocketReview, the amazing online software program that uses artificial intelligence to predict exactly how actual SAT readers would have graded an essay. It also provides customized suggestions on how to improve scores. In addition to providing access to RocketScore, this unique CD-ROM also features animated demonstrations of every major SAT technique. No complicated descriptions, no lengthy explanations-it's like having a private tutor at the test taker's side covering everything on the math, reading, and writing sections of the new SAT. Readers will learn the most advanced SAT techniques ever created, many of which have never before been revealed to the general public, getting a jumpstart on the new SAT-and the future."
The THEA Test is designed to provide information about the reading, mathematics, and writing skills of students entering public colleges, universities, and educator preparation programs in public and private institutions.
The new name for the TASP Test is the THEA Test. The content of the THEA Test is the same as the former TASP Test. The THEA Test has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, under Senate Bill 286, Texas Education Code, Section 51.3062: Texas Success Initiative, for use by Texas institutions of higher education as an assessment instrument for entering students. The THEA Test provides the diagnostic data required by this legislation.
This book is an excellent resource for any student preparing for the SAT. It has a lot of verbal tips, math tips and rules. However, it does not include many (if any) practice problems.
This achievement test online service provides study materials and diagnostic assessments to assist homeschooling parents with annual, standardized testing requirements and to determine where their children are in relation to students across the country on tests such as the SAT-9. It also offers a variety of other aptitude tests and assessments. Most cost a small fee ($8 to $20).
Pro-Ed, Inc. is a leading publisher of nationally standardized tests, resource and reference texts, curricular and therapy materials, and professional journals.
This website offers a variety of Free practice tests for many of the stardardized tests that a child may have to take. A few of the practice tests available are: ACT, SAT, LSAT, PSAT, Admission tests, and much more.
The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
"The ACT Assessment, or "A-C-T" as it is commonly called, is a national college admission examination that consists of tests in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science Reasoning. ACT results are accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and universities."
Abilities Tested: Academic Achievement: The ACT " measures the knowledge, understanding, and skills that you have acquired up to now."
AP Central is the official online home for anyone interested in or involved with the Pre-AP or AP Programs®.
The California Achievement Test (C.A.T./5)® is an excellent test for the achievement testing needs of your homeschool. Follow requirements of your state for testing. This latest edition of the C.A.T. for home schools covers subjects normally taught in public and private schools nationwide, i.e. reading, language, spelling, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Abilities Tested: Academic Achievement
The intent in this paper is to offer a personal perspective on the events that led to a major change in the SAT college admissions test. The new test will be in place for all students --nationwide--who must take the SAT as part of the admissions process for the college class entering in the fall of 2006. Hopefully, this account will be useful to those trying to change policies and practices deeply entrenched in our society.
"Get more in-depth information with a single, child-friendly battery that assesses the multidimensional nature of abilities in children and adolescents. With attractive and colorful materials designed to hold attention, the individually administered Differential Ability Scales® (DAS®) yields overall cognitive ability and achievement scores and provides a reliable measure of specific abilities."
Abilities Tested: Overall Cognitive Ability, Specific Abilities, Achievement
Developed for 8th-graders, this organization allows students to fully demonstrate their proficiency. This is accomplished through a sufficient number of higher-levels items. Many regional talent searches offer EXPLORE testing in mathematics and other subject areas.
Abilities Tested: Academic Achievement: "serves as a baseline to monitor academic progress."
Grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) can be researched and applied for via this website. Application deadlines do apply. Applicable regulations, priorities and other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
The ITBS provides educators diagnostic data that can drive remediation and better preparation for other, highstakes assessments. This test also highlights the most important information for parents, teachers, and administrators through quick and convenient Snapshot reports.
Measures school achievement. Administered individually for grades 1-12.
Abilities Tested: Academic Achievement
"Combining real-world content and design with cutting-edge reporting information that provides educators and parents with action strategies, the Metropolitan Achievement Tests®, Eighth Edition (METROPOLITAN8) is the smartest choice for all children. METROPOLITAN8 considers the need to test a broad range of students from kindergarten through grade 12."
Abilities Tested: Academic Achievement
The National Spanish Examination is an online, standardized assessment tool given voluntarily by over 3000 teachers throughout the United States. They measure vocabulary and grammar listening comprehension and reading comprehension.
This website offers free test preparation tutorials for the ACT, SAT, and GRE, as well as a vocabulary builder, information on picking a college, and some financial aid resources. Number2.com is familiar with the kinds of problems and questions students often have and has done research to test out which programs work best and why. Number2.com was created by University professors and graduate students with years of experience in the area of test preparation.
"PIAT-R is an efficient individual measure of academic achievement. Reading, mathematics, and spelling are assessed in a simple, nonthreatening format that requires only a pointing response for most items. This multiple- choice format makes the PIAT-R ideal for assessing individuals who hesitate to give a spoken response, or have limited expressive abilities."
Abilities Tested: Academic Achievement
This webpage on the College Board's website includes everything you need to know in order to prepare for the SAT. Learn more about the SAT, register online, and get the latest information about the SAT Program. Register online and you can: choose your test date and test center; get immediate registration confirmation; view your scores early on the Web for no additional fee; receive your scores by e-mail; get recruited by colleges and universities.
"What is the difference between the SAT and ACT? They're both standardized tests and they both factor into the college admissions process. To learn about the differences between the two tests and how they compare, take a look at" this website to learn more.
The SAT measures your verbal reasoning, critical reading, and math problem solving skills. It tells you how well you use the skills and knowledge you've learned so far, both in and out of school.
Abilities Tested: SAT: The New SAT, SAT I, and SAT II
"At SSAT, we understand that applying to independent schools can be an unfamiliar and sometimes daunting experience. In addition to providing test assessment for some of the finest independent schools in the US, Canada and the world, our organization is committed to supporting students, parents and schools throughout the admission process. SSAT seeks to make the best match between students and schools while providing a helpful information resource for the prospective applicant."
Abilities Tested: Secondary Schools Admission Test (SSAT)
The Stanford Achievement Test Series is the newest edition of one of the most respected achievement tests. To respond to the changing needs of today’s educators, this new edition offers you levels of flexibility, customization, and access to information never before available with a national achievement test.
Abilities Tested: Educational Achievement
Terra Nova is a nationally standardized achievement test which is given to students each spring. Students are assessed in reading, language, and math. In Grades 2 and 4, students also complete the Test of Cognitive Skills, which measures thinking skills.
Abilities Tested: Academic Achievement
The Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) is published by The College Board as a 10th or 11th grade practice instrument for students taking the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) in the eleventh and twelfth grades. The PSAT is designed to help students identify academic strengths and weaknesses in preparation for their last two years of high school.
The Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement is divided into two batteries - the Standard and Extended. The Standard Battery includes tests 1 through 12 that provide a broad set of scores. The 10 tests in the Extended Battery provide more in-depth diagnostic information on specific academic strengths and weaknesses.