ACT Aspire Test 2019

Six Good Reasons to take ACT Aspire:

1. The only system of assessments directly connected to the most used college entrance exam, the ACT test
2. The 1^st assessment to fully connect student performance with college readiness benchmarks
3. Accurately predicts students’ scores on the ACT
4. Gives educators greater visibility into specific areas of academic risk
5. Delivers evidence-based results
6. Periodic assessments that lend to early interventions

Grades 8^th, 9^th and 10^th will take the ACT Aspire Test April 8^th – April 12^th. There are 5 components to the test. English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing. The tests are designed to assess each student’s performance for college readiness according to his grade level.

Performance Level Descriptors, on the ACT Aspire Test, are presented as the following:

• Exceeding
• Ready
• Close
• In Need of Support

Grade Level Score Ranges:

We are providing a link for ACT Aspire Practice Test. It is recommended that all 8^th, 9^th and 10^th graders take the practice test at least once prior to April 8^th. Unfortunately, the test does not provide a score and each test is a shorter version of the actual test. It will however, provide experience with the style and format of the test. There are 5 different tests for each grade level. Click on the link below and then enter the username and password provided. The different usernames for each test are listed below. The password is the same for each test: actaspire

Click Here to take the Practice Test:

If you have any questions regarding the ACT Aspire Test, please contact Mr. Christopher Whittington at whittington4@archbishopshaw.us or call 504-340-6727.