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]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  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. Retrieved April 20, 2007.

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