Prairie State Achievement Examination

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The Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) was a two-day standardized test taken by all high school Juniors in the U.S. state of Illinois. On the first day, students take the ACT, and on the second day, a WorkKeys examination and Illinois State Board of Education-developed science examination.[1] The test is no longer administered in Illinois schools; however, it was required for all Illinois High School Students from 2001 to 2014.[2]

  1. ^ Becky McCabe, Division Administrator, Student Assessment Division (August 21, 2006). "Memorandum:2006-07 Guidance – Graduation and the Prairie State Achievement Examination" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 13, 2006. Retrieved April 20, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Stephen M. Ponisciak (September 2005). "Understanding the Prairie State Achievement Exam" (PDF). University of Chicago. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 14, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2007.