SAT

The SAT is developed by the College Board to assess high school students’ readiness for college-level work. Participation is voluntary. The examination is generally administered seven (7) times a year. Students can choose to test multiple times. The SAT 1:Reasoning Test consists of two sections: Verbal and Mathematics. The scores for each section range from 200 to 800.

ACT

The ACT Assessment is designed by ACT, Inc. to assess high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. Participation is voluntary. The test is generally administered six (6)
times a year. Students can choose to take the test multiple times. The examination covers four (4) academic skill areas: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning. The scores for each section range from 1 to 36. The national average ACT composite score for 2006 is 20.9.

TAKS

Texas Assessment of Knowledge Skills (TAKS) measures skills in reading at grades 3 and 9, writing at grades 4 and 7; English language arts at grades 10 and 11; mathematics at grades 3 and 11; science at grades 5, 10, and 11; and social studies at grades 8, 10, and 11. The tests are given in the spring of each year.

Up to date information and test scores can be obtained from the Texas Education Association website 2007 Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS).