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Testing Preparation Classes ·
Mary Lee Bunch will offer an ACT preparation
course for the June 14th ACT.
Classes will be held at RHS on 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, and 6/11 from
2:45-3:45 PM. Registration fee is
$80. Click here for the registration form. Mail the registration form and the check
for $80 directly to Mary Lee Bunch & Associates. · Brentwood Learning Lab will offer ACT preparation courses for the June 14th ACT. Classes are $350 and will meet at the Learning Lab. Courses meet from 3:45-5:45 on the dates listed below. To register, call 377-2929.
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Knowledge Points in Cool Springs always offers
ACT & SAT Prep programs. Call
771-1226 or visit www.knowledgepoints.com.
Their website offers a free QuickTest
that will provide immediate feedback and an indicator of ACT/SAT areas of
strength and weaknesses. ·
2007-2008 ACT Register at www.actstudent.org.
This test is required for graduation from all
*ACT given at RHS on these dates 2007-2008 SAT Register at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html.
2008 Advanced Placement Tests
PSAT The Preliminary SAT
(PSAT) is given each October to more than 1,000,000 high school
students. Most juniors and many
sophomores take the PSAT to gain experience with taking standardized
tests. The PSAT is also a qualifying
test for the National Merit Scholarships, which are awarded based primarily
on the junior year PSAT scores. The
PSAT is basically a practice SAT, with some minor differences; there is no
essay and the test is much shorter.
Also, and probably most importantly, PSAT scores do not count in
college admissions. Test Components:
Scoring: ·
3
sections: Math, Critical Reading, Writing
Skills ·
Scored on a
scale of 20-80 ·
High scorers
(95th-99th percentile) may qualify for the National
Merit Scholarships and Letters of Commendation. To learn more, visit www.collegeboard.com/psat. PLAN The PLAN is a Pre-ACT
and is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT. At the same time, many schools recognize
the importance of PLAN testing for all students, as it focuses attention on
both career preparation and improving academic achievement. The PLAN is typically administered in the
fall of the sophomore year. Test Components:
Scoring: ·
Graded on a
scale of 1-32 ·
English,
Math, Testing Accommodations for Disabled Students The College Board and
the ACT organization offer the opportunity for disabled students or their parents
to request reasonable accommodations for testing. However, specific paperwork must be
completed, and deadlines must be met.
Ravenwood’s Counseling and Student Support Services departments can
provide further information. SAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT,
and AP Test Accommodations Click here to visit
The College Board’s website for complete information. Eligibility
requirements: ·
Have a
disability that necessitates testing accommodations ·
Have
documentation on file at your school that supports the need for requested
accommodations and meets the College Board’s Guidelines for Documentation ·
Receive and
use the requested accommodations, due to the disability, for regular tests at
school Some disabilities that
may make you eligible for accommodations: ·
Blindness/Vision
Impairment ·
AD/HD ·
Learning
disabilities ·
Certain
medical conditions ·
Deafness/hearing
impairment ·
Certain
physical disabilities ·
Certain
psychiatric conditions Accommodations available: ·
Presentation
(large print, reader, Braille, etc.) ·
Responding
(dictated to scribe, tape recorder, computer, etc.) ·
Timing/scheduling
(frequent breaks, extended time, etc.) ·
Setting
(small group, private room, preferential seating, etc.) Procedure to follow if
you feel you may be eligible for accommodations: 1.
Schedule an
appointment to meet with your School Counselor and Student Support Services
teacher to determine if you are eligible. 2.
Complete
Section I of the Student Eligibility Form.
School officials will complete Sections II and III and forward to the
College Board. 3.
The College
Board will take between 5-7 weeks to review your information, so it’s
important to observe their posted deadlines. 4.
You and RHS
officials will receive copies of an Eligibility Letter that either identifies
approved accommodations and provides you with a SSD ID number OR explains why
you were not approved for accommodations. 5.
When you
register/indicate that you wish to take a College Board test (AP, SAT, PSAT)
with your approved accommodations, you must provide your SSD Eligibility
Code. 6.
Take the
test with accommodations.
ACT Accommodations Click here to visit ACT’s
website for complete information. If you currently receive
accommodations in school due to a professionally diagnosed and documented
disability, you may provide documentation to support a request for one of the
following: ·
Standard
Time Testing with Accommodations: if
you can test at a regular center under normal timed conditions, but need
another accommodation (wheelchair access, large type test booklet, permission
for diabetics to eat snacks, etc.).
Standard registration deadlines apply. ·
Extended
Time Testing: approved students receive 50% more time than standard time
testing (five hours total). Standard
registration deadlines apply. ·
Special
Testing: for students who use more
than time-and-a-half for school tests, require testing over multiple days, or
use alternative test formats (Braille, audiocassette, a reader, or a
scribe). Materials must be received
four weeks prior to the test, but six weeks is recommended. For more complete
information on procedures and necessary documentation, visit ACT’s website. Testing
Help ACT
Help:
from the ACT website SAT Help: from the College Board website Kaplan: You can sign up for customized test prep
tailored to fit you and your needs. |
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