Testing

  • Required Tests

    ALL THESE TESTS LISTED BELOW ARE ADMINISTERED AT

    ZIMMERMAN HIGH SCHOOL

    2022-2023

       

    TESTS WHEN WHAT IS IT? WHO TAKES IT? WHY TAKE IT?
    *Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Test Reading

     10th graders will be taking the Reading MCA  in their English class April 11th -12th.

    		 Evaluation of student competence in application of processes and concepts of the state graduation standards.

     Reading – 10th graders

    Identify district and school strengths and weaknesses
    *Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Test Math 11th graders will take the Math MCA during their Math class April 24th-April 25th. Evaluation of student competence in application of processes and concepts of the state graduation standards. Math – 11th graders

    Identify district and school strengths and weaknesses
    ACT Plus Writing Test

    April 13th-  Test will be taken during the school day. It is only for Juniors and the test is optional. No pre-registration is required. For additional testing opportunities you can test on Saturdays in Sept, Oct, Dec, February, April, and June. For Saturday test dates and to register and pay go to actstudent.org

    College-entrance exam based on learned skills and problem solving.

    Subjects are: English/Reading/Math/Science and Writing

    11th graders, students aren't required to take the ACT for High School Graduation

    1. Helps determine which colleges a student is accepted to.           

    2. Qualify for various scholarships.
    *Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Test (Science)

    Students will be testing April 24th-25th.  

    		 Evaluation of student competence in application of concepts and processes of the graduation standards.

    ScienceFor students enrolled in Biology, AP Biology, and Biomed Sciences

    Identify individual learning strengths and weaknesses

    *Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Test (Middle School Reading and Math)

    MCA Reading-  April 18-19  (Grades 6-8)                

    MCA Math-   April 25-26  (Grades 6-8)    

    		 Evaluation of student competence in application of concepts and processes of the graduation standards.

    Grades 6-8

    		 Identify individual learning strengths and weaknesses
    *Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment Test (Science for 8th grade)

    MCA Science-   May 2nd and 3rd  (Grade 8 Only)   

    		 Evaluation of student competence in application of concepts and processes of the graduation standards.

    Grade 8

    		 Identify individual learning strengths and weaknesses

    *Tests also used by District Staff to evaluate curriculum

     

    Optional Tests

    ALL REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION*  2020-2021

    TESTS WHEN, WHERE, & COST WHAT IS IT? WHO TAKES IT? WHY TAKE IT?
    *ASVAB Date to be determined, at 7:30am, Free  Armed Services Placement Test 11th & 12th graders

    1. Explore vocational interests and aptitudes.   2. Determine armed services training opportunities and placement.
    *PSAT/ NMSQT

    October 14th and 29th 2020 

    7:30 am – 11:30 am  Cost is $17.00

    The PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a test that is recommended to students who traditionally have high test scores. Students need to get a very high score on this test to have a chance at qualifying to be a National Merit Scholar.

    		 10th & 11th graders

    1. Qualify for National Merit Scholarship (only 11th graders) 

    2. Practice/Predict SAT Scores
    *ACT

    Offered at various testing centers every 6 weeks on Saturdays in Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb, April, June

    College-entrance exam to determine acceptance into a particular college.

    Subjects are: English/Reading/Math/Science and the Writing section is optional. For Saturday test dates and to register and pay go to actstudent.org

    		 Recommended for second semester Juniors and also Seniors

    1. Helps determine which colleges a student is accepted to.    2. Qualify for various scholarships.
    *SAT Offered at various testing centers in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, March, May, June College entrance test based on verbal reasoning and math Recommended for seniors and second semester juniors primarily interested in East/West coast colleges

    1. Helps determine which colleges a student qualifies for.  2. Qualify for various scholarships.
    SAT Subject Tests Offered at various testing centers in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, April, May, June

    Individual subject matter tests; required by a few select colleges.

    Writing/Literature, American History, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Languages

    A few students interested in select east/west coast colleges; grades 10-12.  Students are advised to take tests close to completion of related class.

    1. Prove competency in a specific area.  2. Used by some colleges for class placement.
    AP TESTS May 4th through May 14th, 2021

    College Board AP Exams: 

    Chemistry, English Language and Composition,  English Lit and Composition, Calculus AB, US History, Biology, World History, Statistics, Human Geography

    		 Any 9th through 12th grade student who is currently taking an AP class

    1.  AP exam grades (if sufficiently high) could earn you credit, placement or both at thousands of colleges and universities.

    2. AP exams prepare you to take college-level exams and to measure your level of college-preparedness with students around the country.

    *Space is limited.  Pre-registration and payment by a cut-off date – generally 3-5 weeks before test administration since tests have to be ordered and shipped.

    *Either the ACT or SAT is required for admission to a four year college. Most colleges in MN prefer students do the ACT Test.  Both tests include optional writing tests required by a few 4-year colleges.