2009-10 Testing Calendar
Sept. 29th & 30th
Consumer Ed. Proficiency Exam
(Optional, After school)
Fall 2009
PLAN - 10th Grade
Oct. 14th (at OHS) Oct. 17th (at OEHS)
PSAT - 10th & 11th Grade
(Optional)
Feb. 2nd & 3rd
Consumer Ed. Proficiency Exam
(Optional, After school)
Apr. 28th & 29th
Prairie State Achievement Exam - 11th Grade
May 3rd – 14th
AP Exams
(Optional)
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PLAN
The PLAN test is administered to our Sophomore students in the fall. The PLAN test is considered a "pre-ACT" test, which can be a powerful predictor of success on the ACT Assessment. The PLAN has a Career Interest Inventory called UNIACT this component helps students explore personally relevant career options. Click here to view a practice PLAN test
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. This multiple choice test covers four skill areas: English, Math, Reading, and Science. The Writing portion is optional and measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. Click here to view a practice ACT test
The ACT will given at OHS on April 28th as part of the PSAE, if you wish to take it sooner stop in the Career Center/Student Services or register online at www.actstudent.org.
PSAE
PSAE stands for the Prairie State Achievement Exam. This test is administered to our Junior class on April 23rd and 24th, 2008. The Prairie State Achievement Exam measures student’s achievement relative to Illinois Learning Standards. The PSAE also comprises the ACT assessment in English, reading, mathematics, and science. FAQs for the ACT & PSAE .
PSAT
The PSAT is a practice SAT exam. This test is administered to all Juniors in the fall. The PSAT accesses critical reading, mathematics, and writing. The PSAT is also used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as an initial screen for entrants in its annual academic competitions for recognition and college scholarships. Click here to view sample PSAT questions
Consumer Education Proficiency
This is an optional exam given to students who wish to test out of the Consumer Education graduation requirement. The exams covers money management, consumer credit, checking and savings, insurance, taxes and other financial concerns associated with everyday life. The exam is offered two times a year, students may only take the exam once a year; refer to the testing calendar for specific dates and times. Sign up in Student Services. Click here to view a consumer ed practice (ICEPT) test
Advanced Placement Exams
The AP Examinations are administered each year in May and represent the culmination of college-level work in a given discipline in a secondary school setting. Rigorously developed by committees of college and AP high school faculty, the 35 AP Exams in 20 subject areas test students' ability to perform at a college level. Classes for which an AP exam is offered include Calculus AB and BC, AP European History, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Literature and Comp, AP US History, AP Government and Politics, AP Music Theory, AP Studio Art, AP Statistics. Students must sign up in Student Services in order to take this optional exam. AP Test Information
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