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Ability/ Achievement tests are used to evaluate a student's or worker's understanding, comprehension, knowledge and/or capability in a particular area. They are used in academics, professionsand many other areas.
A general distinction is usually made between tests of ability/ aptitude (intelligence tests) versus tests of achievement (academic proficiency).
[edit]IQ tests- Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5)
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
- Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI)
- Otis-Lennon School Ability Test
- Differential Ability Scales (DAS)
- Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ)
- Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)
- Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA)
- Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJ)
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
- State achievement tests are standardized tests required in American public schools for the schools to receive federal funding. According to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, in US Public Law107-110, and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
The test of General Educational Development (GED) evaluates whether a person who has not received a high school diploma has academic skills at the level of a high school graduate.
Private tests are tests created by private institutions for various purposes, such as progress monitoring in K-12 classrooms.
- ACT
- California Achievement Test
- ITBS - Iowa Test of Basic Skills[2]
- SAT - formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test
- SAT Subject Tests
- Former English Language Proficiency Test - ELPT
- PSAT/NMSQT - Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
- STAR Early Literacy, STAR Math, and STAR Reading
- Stanford Achievement Test
- TerraNova
- WorkKeys
Admissions tests are used in the admission process at elite or private elementaryand secondary schools, as well as most colleges and universities. They are generally used to predict the likelihood of a student's success in an academic setting.[3]
[edit]Secondary School- ISEE - Independent School Entrance Examination
- SSAT - Secondary School Admission Test
- HSPT - High School Placement Test
- SAT - formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test
- SAT Subject Tests
- Former English Language Proficiency Test - ELPT
- ACT - formerly American College Testing Program or American College Test
- Allied Health Professions Admission Test (AHPAT)
- Dental Admission Test (DAT)- (United States)
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) - (US)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) - (US and Canada)
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) - (US and Canada)
- Optometry Admission Test (OAT) - Optometry Admission Test
- Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
- Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT)
- California Basic Educational Skills Test
- Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude (WTMA)
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System
- iTEP - International Test of English Proficiency
- TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
- TOEIC - Test of English for International Communication
- TSE - Test of Spoken English
- TWE - Test of Written English
- 16 Personality Factors
- Beck Depression Inventory
- Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
- Personality Assessment Inventory
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
- Revised NEO Personality Inventory
- Thematic Apperception Test
- COMLEX-USAfor osteopathic physicians
- Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), the most common certification for practitioners of Clinical Psychology in the U.S.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), the first of two exams that must be passed to become a Professional Engineer
- General Securities Representative Examination, more commonly known as the Series 7 Exam, required to receive a license as a stockbroker in the U.S.
- Investment Company Products/Variable Life Contracts Representative Examination, more commonly known as the Series 6 Exam, for licensing to sell a limited set of securities such as mutual funds and variable life insurance
- Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), part of the bar examination in almost all United States jurisdictions
- Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), a prerequisite for licensure as a pharmacist in the vast majority of U.S. jurisdictions
- Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), a requirement for bar admission in addition to the bar examination in almost all U.S. jurisdictions
- NAPLEX, required by all U.S. jurisdictions for licensure as a pharmacist
- NCLEX-PN for Licensed Practical Nurses
- NCLEX-RN for Registered Nurses
- Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam for physician assistants (PA)
- PRAXIS for Teacher certification
- Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam the second of the two exams someone must pass to become a Professional Engineer
- Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination, more commonly called the Series 66 Exam, required by some U.S. states for state certification as both a securities agent and investment adviser representative
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, more commonly known as the Series 63 Exam, required by almost all U.S. states for state certification as a securities agent
- United States Medical Licensing Examination for physicians(holders of either Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees)
- USPTO registration examination, a requirement of the United States Patent and Trademark Office for registration as a patent attorney or agent
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What are the disadvantages of standardized testing?
Standardized testing can create stress and anxiety for students, narrow the curriculum to focus on test preparation, and perpetuate achievement gaps among different demographic groups. Additionally, these tests may not accurately measure a student's true abilities or potential.
Why schools shouldn't have standardized testing?
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What does act stand 4?
ACT stands for American College Testing. It is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States.
Where can you find testing dates for SAT ACT and other tests?
Many standardized testing dates can be found at the site posted on the Related Links below.
What is the Intelligence Quotient of an average man?
100, by current standardized testing.
What do you need to do for the star testing?
The Star testing is a type of achievement testing or also known as standardized testing. To prepare for Star testing get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast to focus on the testing process.
Why is standardized testing bad?
Standardized testing is often criticized for several reasons, including its limited ability to measure individual student growth and success, its narrow focus on test-taking skills instead of a comprehensive understanding of subject matter, and its potential to perpetuate inequality by disadvantaging certain groups of students. Additionally, standardized tests can create unnecessary stress and anxiety for students and teachers and may not accurately reflect a student's true abilities or potential.
What is the point of standardized testing in elementary school?
Standardized testing prevents schools and teachers from "fixing" test scores by giving easier tests making the school or teacher appear to be more successful than other better schools.
Is this a fact or opinion there seems to be too much standardized testing in public schools?
opinon
Why do students have to take so many standardized tests?
Students take standardized tests to make sure they are learning at the right pace in school. In some states, standardized test scores dictate the funding that the school receives from the state.
What is the purpose of standardized testing?
The main purpose of standardized testing is to monitor the students learning over a period of time and ensure that all students are treated equally. This means when applying for university places students from different areas are competing on a level playing field.
What is an example of a standardized tests?
· A standardized test is an exam that is administered and scored in the same way everytime, no matter which student is taking the test. Thus, an answer that's right (or wrong) for one student, would also be correct (or incorrect) for every other student. In the United States, standardized testing became increasingly popular over the course of the 20th century, and is used today to measure students' knowledge in an objective manner, regardless of where and how they were educated. Examples of standardized tests for younger students include statewide assessment testing, such as the EOCs of North Carolina. Examples of standardized tests for older students include the SAT and ACT, which are used primarily for college applications.
