Testing & Assessment

ACT- The ACT is another widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work in the areas of English, math, reading, and science.  There is also an optional writing test.  Each section is scored from 1-36 and there is a composite score.  It is offered six times a year.  For more information and to register, go to www.actstudent.org

The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success.

For more information, visit https://www.asvabprogram.com/

Subtest areas include:

General Science

A 25-item test measuring knowledge of life science, earth and

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space science, and physical science

Arithmetic Reasoning

A 30-item test measuring ability to solve basic arithmetic

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word problems

Word Knowledge

A 35-item test measuring ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms

Paragraph Comprehension

A 15-item test measuring ability to obtain information from written material

Mathematics Knowledge

A 25-item test measuring knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications

Electronics Information

A 20-item test measuring knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems

Auto and Shop Information

An 11-item test measuring knowledge of wood and metal shop practices

Mechanical Comprehension

A 25-item test measuring knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials

College and Career Readiness (CCR): What is it?

Under §7-205.1 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland: “Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, all students shall be assessed using acceptable college placement cut scores no later than 11th grade to determine whether the student is ready for college-level credit-bearing course work in English Language Arts, Literacy and Mathematics.”

 

CCR Status in Naviance

CCR Standards 2025-2026

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. If I haven’t met CCR, am I required to take an assessment? YES

2.What if I think I've already met the CCR requirements?  If you have earned the SAT or ACT score requirements or you believe you are in a dual enrollment course which would deem you CCR, please see Mrs. Maas ASAP so that she can verify your CCR status.

Mathematics CCR Assessments		English Language Arts CCR Assessments
Achieve a 3.0 unweighted GPA		Achieve a 3.0 unweighted GPA
Assessment Options	Score needed	Assessment Options	Score needed
Algebra II PARCC	4 or 5	English 10/11 PARCC	4 or 5
SAT	500+: taken during 2016/2017 school year 530+: taken during or after 2017/2018 school year	SAT	500+: taken during 2016/2017 school year 480+: taken during or after 2017/2018 school year
ACT	21+	ACT	21+
Accuplacer Next Gen	263+	Accuplacer Next Gen	263+ Reading 263+ Writing ***both cut scores must be met
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Statistics	3+	AP Engl. Lang./Comp. AP Engl. Lit./Comp.	3+
Dual Enrollment	Students who have been granted permission to take and are enrolled in a college-level credit-bearing mathematics course by the end of their junior year are considered CCR and do not have to take a CCR assessment.	Dual Enrollment	Students who have been granted permission to take and are enrolled in a college-level credit-bearing ELA course by the end of their junior year are considered CCR and do not have to take a CCR assessment.
Certain Career and Tech Program Technical Skills assessment that leads to a license, or an industry certification, or early college credit	varies	Certain Career and Tech Program Technical Skills assessment that leads to a license, or an industry certification, or early college credit	varies

MCAP Information with FQA's

PSAT

The PSAT is a comprehensive assessment program that measures college and career readiness and gives students tools for planning their future. It measures skills in three academic areas: reading, writing and language, and math. Scores are used to connect to scholarship programs such as The National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarship and recognition programs use the PSAT/NMSQT to find qualified students.  The online AP Potential^™ tool identifies students likely to succeed in AP, helping educators expand access to challenging courses. The score reports support college and career planning: Students get an interactive score report with answer explanations, their projected SAT score, and feedback on their readiness for 20+ AP courses.* And, they’re connected to resources they can use to search for colleges and explore majors and careers. Score reports help students to navigate free Official SAT Practice powered by Khan Academy^®: Students can get a personalized SAT study plan based on their PSAT/NMSQT^® performance by linking their College Board and Khan Academy accounts. Khan Academy practice can also help students prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 because of the close alignment of the tests (satpractice.org).

 

SAT- The SAT measures critical thinking skills you'll need for academic success in college.  The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.  The test includes a critical reading, writing and language and a math section.  The essay portion is optional.  Each section is scored on a scale of 200 - 800.  It is administered seven times a year.  For more information, testing dates, online sample questions, preparation materials, and to register for a test, go to www.collegeboard.org