Testing

TESTING AT ANNANDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Juniors -  April 22nd, 2025 all juniors will either take the ASVAB, ACCUPLACER, or ACT 

Click HERE for the Testing Letter sent to Junior families  (Emailed December 5, 2024 for Spring 2025 Testing)

Juniors -  April 15th, 2025 all juniors will take the MCA Math test

Sophomores - April 15th, 2025 all sophomores will take the MCA Reading test,

April 22nd, 2025 all sophomores will take the MCA Science test

Freshman & Seniors - There are no testing requirements by the state in this grade level

*Seniors interested in taking the ASVAB in April at AHS should speak with Ms. Schlafke or Ms. Mersbergen prior to spring break.

TESTING TO PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

ASVAB - The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a heavily researched and well-respected aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense. It measures a young adult’s strengths and potential for success in military training.

ACCUPLACER - ACCUPLACER uses the latest computer-adaptive technology and the questions you see are based on your skill level. Your response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question so it’s important to give each question as much thought as you can before selecting your answer.  Many community and tech colleges administer the ACCUPLACER after admission to place students into college level courses and avoid remedial coursework.  You may find free study materials here.

ACT - The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions and some scholarship determinations. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc.  The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.  

MCAs - The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are state wide tests to measure student achievement in various subject areas by grade level.  In sophomore year students will take both the Reading and the Biology MCAs, in junior year students will take the Math MCA.  Some colleges will accept MCA scores to place individuals into college courses.