What Is the ACT Exam?
The ACT, or American College Testing, is a standardized collegiate examination, similar to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). In use since 1959, it is commonly used as an indicator of academic aptitude and readiness to enter college. Although the ACT is not as well-known as the SAT, it is almost as widespread; as of 2008, nearly all four-year colleges and universities in the United States accept the ACT, although every school factors the results into admission decisions differently.
The test itself consists of four subject multiple-choice examinations; the exams cover English, mathematics, science and reading. A fifth exam, an essay writing test, was added in 2005, though not all schools require the essay portion of the test. Questions on the ACT are based on testing standards developed by national governing organizations such as the American Educational Research Foundation, as well as national and state standards for education, such as those established per the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Textbook reviews and national surveys of teachers and other educators are also used in determining exam content.
Like the SAT, the ACT is given only at set time periods during the year, generally four to six times per year, depending on the state where the testing takes place. Testing must be scheduled in advance, and is only available on certain Saturdays. However, students with religious prohibitions against Saturday events can apply to take the examination on Sunday. Accommodations can also be made for students with disabilities. The amount of time allotted for the standard exam is roughly 3.5 hours, which generally includes two 15-minute breaks. Students that take the ACT Plus Writing exam, which includes the essay writing portion, are allotted just over four hours for testing. Students who take the ACT can send their score reports to up to four different colleges or universities.
NEXT TEST DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH
WHERE: CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
REGISTRATION: REGISTER ONLINE BY MAY 7TH AT www.actstudent.org or visit your school counselor for more information
COST: = $32.00 for the ACT (No Writing)
= $47.00 for the ACT Plus Writing
*FEE WAIVERS AVAILABLE*
Congratulations to the Twin Falls School District May Employees of the Month! Certified employees of the month are Donell McNeal from CRHS and Dan Creek from TFHS. The Classified employees of the month are Carol Warner from CRHS and Julie Petersen from TFHS. We really appreciate these employees and all the hard work that goes into their jobs. (Pictured First: Superintendent Dobbs, Donell McNeal, Vice-Chair Ward; Pictured Second: Superintendent Dobbs, Dan Creek, Trustee King; Pictured Third: Superintendent Dobbs, Carol Warner, Trustee Crowley; Pictured last: Chariman Matsuoka, Trustee Young, Julie Petersen, Superintendent Dobbs)
Congratulations to the Twin Falls School District February Employees of the Month! Certified employee of the month is Shari Cowger, vice-principal at Oregon Trail Elementary School. The classified employee of the month is Shawna Cutler, title I paraeducator at Oregon Trail Elementary School. The Twin Falls School District is proud to have these two individuals on their team. (Pictured First: Trustee Young, Trustee King, Shawna Cutler, Superintendent Dobbs; Pictured Second: Shari Cowger)
