More states swapping their high school assessment tests for SAT and ACT.When Maine and Michigan both announced they would replace their high school exit exams with the SAT and the ACT, they joined a few other states that have already nixed their high school exit exams in favor of college entrance exams Noun 1. entrance exam - examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies entrance examination exam, examination, test - a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to . (The other states--Illinois and Colorado--use the ACT.) In addition to giving parents a financial break, Maine and Michigan hope that the tests will encourage more students to attend college. Why this test? 75% of Maine students already take the SAT. 73% of Michigan students already take the ACT. Start date Maine: Spring 2006 Michigan: Spring 2007 Any augmentation AUGMENTATION, old English law. The name of a court erected by Henry VIII., which was invested with the power of determining suits and controversies relating to monasteries and abbey lands. needed? Maine: Not right away, but there will be a new science assessment in 2007. Michigan: Yes; students will take further tests to assess their work skills and to measure proficiency pro·fi·cien·cy n. pl. pro·fi·cien·cies The state or quality of being proficient; competence. Noun 1. proficiency - the quality of having great facility and competence in language arts language arts pl.n. The subjects, including reading, spelling, and composition, aimed at developing reading and writing skills, usually taught in elementary and secondary school. , math and other courses. |
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