Prairie State Achievement Examination

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The Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) was a two-day standardized test taken by all High School Juniors in the U.S. state of Illinois. On the first day, students take the ACT, and on the second day, a WorkKeys examination and Illinois State Board of Education-developed science examination.[1] The test is no longer administered in Illinois schools; however, it was required for all Illinois High School Students from 2001-2014.[2]

Areas of Assessment[]

The PSAE attempted to assess students on the following areas:[3]

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Writing

Exemptions[]

A student was required to take the PSAE to achieve a high school diploma, unless he or she met one of the following requirements:[1]

  • The student’s Individualized Education Program is incompatible with the PSAE, and the test cannot be modified to comply. In this case, the student takes the instead.
  • The student is not proficient in English. In this case the student takes the instead.
  • The student is enrolled in an alternative Education program, including an adult education program, or high school equivalency certificates.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Becky McCabe, Division Administrator, Student Assessment Division (August 21, 2006). "Memorandum:2006-07 Guidance – Graduation and the Prairie State Achievement Examination" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 13, 2006. Retrieved April 20, 2007.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Stephen M. Ponisciak (September 2005). "Understanding the Prairie State Achievement Exam" (PDF). University of Chicago. Retrieved April 20, 2007.
  3. ^ "Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE)". Illinois State Board of Education. Archived from the original on April 27, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2007.

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