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BSCT, Basic Student Competencies Test

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UBSCT: Utah Basic Skills Competency Test
In 1999, the Utah State Legislature drafted and passed H.B. 33. Among other things, H.B. 33 called for the construction and implementation of a basic skills competency test to be given in the tenth grade.
Students who are tenth graders in 2004 (the graduating class of 2006) will need to pass this test in order to receive a "basic high school diploma."

IOWA Basic
Iowa Tests are a battery of nationally standardized, norm-referenced achievement tests designed to measure students achievement in the areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies at grades K-12.

The Iowa Tests consists of two tests that are linked by a continuous score scale: The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBC) at grades K-8, and The Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED) at grades 9-12. Both tests provide a comprehensive measure of important educational objectives and critical thinking skills.

The Iowa Tests are administered annually to Utah students, at the beginning of the school year, to students in grades three, five, eight, and eleven. The analysis of the test results provides insight into strengths and weaknesses, and allows the comparison of Utah student achievement to the achievement of students who attend schools throughout the United States.

ACT

The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The Timpanogos ACT school test code is 450-283.

The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.

SAT

Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process.The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills you'll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that you'll need in college. Subject Tests (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge.

PSAT

The Preliminary SAT^®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

critical reading skills
math problem-solving skills
writing skills

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are:

to receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
to see how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
to enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).
to help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.
to receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.

The THS Testing Center is an after-school resource for students to (with teacher permission) make up tests and tardies.