Tests Administered: Names and Definitions GHSGT : Georgia High School Graduation Tests GHSGT consists of four state mandated tests that must be passed for graduation. Tests are in Science, Social Studies, Math, and Language Arts. Beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) will serve as the basis for instruction in English/language arts and science. For more information, visit the link below.
GHSWT : Georgia High School Writing Test GHSWT is a state mandated writing test that must be passed to graduate. Section 20-2-281 of the Quality Basic Education Act, as amended in 1991, requires that writing assessments be administered to students in grades three, five, eight, and eleven. For more information, visit the link below. http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx?PageReq=CITestingWA11
EOCT : End of Course Test This is a mandated test by the state of Georgia. It is given in selected courses. They are Biology, Physical Science, Algebra I*, Geometry*, ninth and eleventh grade Language Arts, Us History, and Economics. This test will be scored and will count 15% of the final grade. (*or the equivalent course). The A+ Educational Reform Act of 2000, O.C.G.A. §20-2-281, mandates that the State Board of Education adopt end-of-course assessments in grades nine through twelve for core subjects to be determined by the State Board of Education. With educator input, and State Board approval, the End-of-Course Testing program is therefore comprised of eight content area assessments. For more information, visit the link below. http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx?PageReq=CI_TESTING_EOCT
NAEP : National Assessment of Educational Progress The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as "the Nation's Report Card," is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. For more information, visit the links below. http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/naep.asp http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/about/
Gateway The Gateway is a county mandated test that must be passed to receive a diploma in Gwinnett County. It is a writing test in Social studies and Science. It is graded on knowledge of the subject and language arts writing skills. Gwinnett's Gateway tests measure how well students are learning the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS). The Gateway tests are used in certain grades to determine whether or not students are prepared to go on to the next grade level. In addition, high school students must pass the high school Gateway to earn a diploma. For more information, visit the link below.
PSAT, SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test The SAT reasoning test is a measure of the critical thinking skills needed for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well a student analyzes and solves problems. All colleges and universities in Georgia accept scores from the SAT for admission purposes. The College Board determines the national testing dates and testing sites for the SAT exam. e.
ACT The ACT examination assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college level work. All colleges and universities in Georgia accept scores from the ACT for admission purposes. ACT determines the national testing dates and testing sites for the ACT exam.
AP: Advanced Placement This is an exam that is given to students who have taken the AP class.
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