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STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENTS
Students
take a number of practical standardized tests
to help them assess their attainment of the Michigan academic
standards; receive career feedback; and further their understanding of
education past high school. You can find the tests offered at Gladwin
High School along with their respective websites (click on hyperlink)
and a brief description below.
PLAN
The PLAN ® program helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for
future academic and career success and provides information needed to
address school districts' high-priority issues. It is a comprehensive
guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic
development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the
remaining years of high school and post-graduation years. GHS
administers (free of charge) the PLAN test to all 10th grade students.
The test is an important part of preparing for the MME test taken
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ACT
The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It
assesses high school students' general educational development and
their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice
tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and
science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in
planning and writing a short essay. ALL students in the state of Michigan must take the ACT plus writing as part of the MME in the spring of their Junior year of high school.
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PSAT
The Preliminary SAT ®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a
co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit
Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a standardized
test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Testâ„¢. It
also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation
(NMSC) scholarship programs. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: critical reading
skills math problem-solving skills writing skills You have developed
these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test
doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes. This test is not offered at GHS but your counselor can assist you in making arrangements to take the test.
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ASVAB
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is intended for use with students
in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, as well as students in
post-secondary schools. The Program provides tools, including the test
battery and interest inventory, developed by the Department of Defense
to help high school and post-secondary students across the nation learn
more about career exploration and planning. Results of the aptitude
test and the interest inventory enable students to evaluate their
skills, estimate performance in academic and vocational endeavors, and
identify potentially satisfying careers. These results are integrated
with work values to help students identify and prioritize possible
career choices. Students are encouraged to consider their own
work-related values and other important personal preferences as they
explore the world of work and learn career exploration skills that will
benefit them throughout their work lives. This test is periodically offered at GHS with enough student interest. This is NOT just a test for student who are military bound. Offers great information on finding a path and career that is right for all students.
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Last modified: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 12:23 PM