3.2 Assessing College Readiness

What is the SAT?

• A college admissions test

• A test for military entrance

• A placement test for college-level courses

• A career readiness test

What is the ACT?

• A college admissions test

• A test for military entrance

• A placement test for college-level courses

• A career readiness test

What do the SAT and ACT tests measure?

• Academic knowledge and skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Aptitude for various military occupations

• Eligibility for military personnel

What section does the SAT test include that the ACT test does not?

• writing

• reading

• arithmetic

• science

What section does the ACT test include that the SAT test does not?

• writing

• reading

• arithmetic

• science

Students that take the SAT have the option to take additional subject specific tests - what are these tests called?

• SAT I

• SAT II

• SAT III

• SAT IV

What is the ASVAB?

• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

• Scholastic Aptitude Test

• American College Test

• Abbreviated Standardized Veritable Application Battery

What is the purpose of the ASVAB?

• Assess individuals' aptitude for various military occupations

• Determine eligibility for scholarships

• Assess college readiness

• A placement test for college-level courses

What is the purpose of ACCUPLACER?

• Assess individuals' aptitude for various military occupations

• Determine eligibility for scholarships

• Assess dual-credit preparation

• A placement test for college-level courses

Who administers ACCUPLACER?

• College Board

• ACT Inc.

• Department of Defense

• Northwest Evaluation Association