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TESTING STRATEGIES
KNOW YOUR TEST
Test Differences
IOWA
PSAT
ACT
SAT
+ More!
IOWA Tests
Given to elementary grades and grades 9-10.
Provide great practice for test taking.
Cover: reading, written expression, mathematics, science, social studies, vocabulary, and computation.
Scores help monitor your growth, determine college readiness, and measure your mastery of core standards.
PSAT Test
Known as the preliminary SAT
Also known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Prepares you for taking the SAT by showing you areas you need to prepare in.
Provides a free score report and online study resources that are useful for ACT and SAT test preparation.
SAT TestPopular on East and West coasts
Ten sections include:
Writing (a 25 minute essay) and multiple sections including multiple choice
Mathematics
Critical reading
Perfect score is 2400
Includes no science test
Vocabulary driven
Don’t guess!
ACT TestPopular in the Midwest
Composed of four sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) plus an optional writing test
Perfect score of 36
Best to answer all questions even if you do not know the answer
Prepare by taking sample tests on ACT’s website
More Tests!
GRE: Graduate Record Exam
TOEFL: Test for International Students
MCAT: Medical College Admission Test
LSAT: Law School Admission Test
NCLEX: Test for Nursing Licenses
PRAXIS: Test for Teacher Certification
+ More!!
BEFORE TESTING DAY
Practicing for Tests
Practice for the test by:
Doing sample tests online (check the test websites for good sample tests)
Use practice books (ACT/SAT have published books)
Ask a teacher to tutor you in your weaker subjects
PLAN AHEAD!
Preparing for your Test
Practice with sample questions (usually on test websites)
Ask teachers for tutoring in areas in which you struggle
Get physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally ready with 8 basic principals
Basic Principles:
N: Nutrition
E: Exercise
W: Water
S: Sunlight
T: Temperance
A: Air
R: Rest
T: Trust in Divine Power
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SIGNING UP FOR TESTS
Signing Up for Tests
IOWA Tests: Schools automatically sign up their students
PSAT: Varies by school - talk to your administrator
ACT: 1) know your school test center code (ask your registrar), 2) sign up online at www.act.org
SAT: 1) sign up via paper application, 2) know your school test center code, 3) you will need a letter from clergy (or chaplain) stating that you need non-Saturday testing
SCORES
ScoresKnow what kind of test/scores are needed in order to get into the colleges you are interested in.
Scores are requested by colleges.
Scores may quality/disqualify you for scholarships.
If you have low scores (esp. SAT/ACT), consider re-taking the tests before college in order to raise your chance for scholarships.
Some tests have free resources for students.
ACT and SAT do free score reporting to colleges of your choice.
ACT offers an interest inventory that helps you understand what career areas might be good for you.
TIMELINES FOR TEST TAKING
Your Testing Timeline
Freshman YearIOWA Test
Sophomore YearIOWA TestConsider taking the ACT early to have more time to increase test scores.
Junior YearPSAT - if offered at your schoolACT (plus additional retakes if you want to raise your score)
Senior YearACT retakesSAT retakes/subject tests (if needed to get into college)