Wisconsin students in grades 9 and 10 will participate in the PreACT Secure assessment during the March 18 - April 26, 2024 testing window. State assessments, including the PreACT Secure, are required by state (Wisconsin State Statute s. 118.30) and federal (Every Student Succeeds Act) laws. Participation in State assessments can help determine the impact the pandemic has had on academic achievement and equity. Equitable testing is important because clearly knowing the performance of all students is the first step in closing achievement gaps. We must know exactly which gaps exist, the size of the gaps, and the persistence of the gaps. You will receive specific information about testing dates from Mr. Dillin.
The PreACT Secure tests students in the areas of English, Reading, Math, and Science. The PreACT Secure closely mirrors the ACT in many ways, including taking the entire test in a single day. Students not in school on testing day will be scheduled for a make-up test prior to the close of the testing window. On the right is a PreACT High School Assessment Information for Families brochure that gives more information about the assessment, including its purpose, what scores will be provided, and how they will be used.
The PreACT Secure assessment scores predict how students will perform on the ACT when they reach 11th Grade and their readiness for college-level coursework. Students who need academic interventions or challenges can be identified earlier in their high school careers. Their performance on the assessment will not affect their grades. Please encourage students to take the test seriously and do the best they can. The results of these tests will be used to help school staff make determinations regarding curriculum, placement, and services to best support students.
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