Standardized tests can help students understand more about themselves, suggest where they need possible extra assistance, provide an idea of how they compare to others across the nation, and even supply possible career options. Regardless of the examination, to best help the student, each should be taken seriously.
The state-required ACT with Writing for Juniors will be offered on April 15th during the school day. Sophomores will take the PreACT Secure and Freshmen will take the PreACT 9 Secure exam on April 15th. Click this link for free ACT practice tests and resources. See the additional practice materials from ISBE below.
Copies of student/parent emails (links will be updated when we get closer to the test date) for the Spring Testing below:
Practice Resources from the ISBE Website
Preparing for the ACT Test
This resource contains a full-length practice ACT with Writing test, test details, test-taking strategies, what to expect on test day, and a link to a Spanish version of this resource. In Illinois, the writing section is required. Please note that the full-length practice ACT with Writing test in this resource mirrors the online practice test linked below.
Preparing for the ACT Test: Testing with Alternate Formats
This resource includes information about preparing for the ACT test with ACT-authorized alternate format accommodations, information about the multiple-choice and writing sections, test-taking strategies, and what to expect on test day. In Illinois, the writing section is required.
Preparing for the ACT Test Taken Online
This resource includes instructions for taking online practice tests, as well as highlighted features and navigation of the secure web application in which students will take the test.
The ACT with Writing Online Practice Test
IMPORTANT: Click on “Practice Tests" once you have navigated to the TestNav sign on page. No log in credentials are needed.