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ACT
ACT
All Arkansas 11th grade students enrolled in a public or charter school will be given the opportunity to take the ACT during the spring of their junior year. The exam will be given at each student's school and can be used for all scholarship and college admittance purposes. The ACT multiple-choice tests are based on what students have learned in English, reading, math, and science. The ACT will be administered online or paper depending upon the school's choice. The ACT has long been recognized as one of the leading college entrance exams in the country and is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States. ACT's College and Career Readiness System provides a longitudinal approach to educational and career planning through assessment, curriculum support and student evaluation. By taking the ACT, Arkansas students:
can have scores sent directly to colleges and universities.
make themselves visible to scholarship agencies.
will receive results in approximately 6-8 weeks.
will have an opportunity to research college majors based on their interests.
will have an opportunity to utilize the “World-of-Work Map” to explore career areas.
But more importantly, each Arkansas student will be able to further his or her education and prepare for a successful future.
ACT WORKKEYS
ACT WORKKEYS
The ACT WorkKeys assessment was approved by the State Board of Education to meet Arkansas Act 319 of 2021. All students in grades 10-12 have the opportunity to take WorkKeys before they graduate. The assessment measures essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations and represents work readiness through the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The purpose of the NCRC is to provide students with a workplace certification that demonstrates their preparedness for the workforce, and measures their knowledge and skills in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. There are four certified NCRC levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
ARKANSAS CIVICS EXAM
ARKANSAS CIVICS EXAM
A.C.A. § 6-16-149 requires students seeking a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma to pass the Arkansas Civics Exam with a score of 60% or better. This requirement began with the 2018-2019 school year.
Arkansas Department of Education Arkansas Civics Exam Website
ASVAB
ASVAB
ATALS 3-10
ATALS 3-10
ATLAS, or Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System, provides information about Arkansas student mastery of the college and career readiness, academic, and language proficiency standards. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, ATLAS will include a summative assessment in English Language Arts for grades 3-10; mathematics for Grades 3-8, EOC Algebra I, and EOC Geometry; and science in grades 3-8 and EOC Biology. Additionally, interim and classroom tools will be available for us in schools.
ELPA21
ELPA21
English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21)
The English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st-Century (ELPA21) measures a student's growth in English language proficiency based on the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards. It provides valuable information that informs instruction and facilitates academic proficiency in English to help make sure all ELs leave high school prepared for college and career success. The ELPA21 assessment system includes many interactive item types which will help to provide a more accurate and reliable measure of students' English language proficiency. Also, the ELPA21 assessment system reduces the average turnaround time on reporting results, which improves the efficiency of data collection, management, sharing, and reporting, and reduces administrative burdens on school and district staff. ELPA21 is delivered online, incorporating technology-enhanced items that allow students to indicate their responses in ways that differ from those of traditional item types (e.g., multiple-choice). The assessment platform is compatible with other college and career readiness assessment consortia platforms. The ELPA21 assessment measures four domains including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The ELPA21 assessment is administered to the following grade bands: Kindergarten, grade 1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12.
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PSAT / NMSQT
PSAT / NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States. The PSAT/NMSQT can only be taken at a high school during the month of October. Rogers Public Schools offers the PSAT/NMSQT free to all 10th graders.
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