K-12 Test Preparation -- Math -- Reading --Science
K-12 STATE TESTS
Released State Tests and Sample Tests
This continues to be one of our most heavily trafficked pages as students, teachers and parents search for the most recent test releases from their state. Here you will find a list of links to states that have released past standardized sests or sample questions from these exams. This is one of the most extensive lists on the Web and updated regularly. These tests are mostly in PDF format and require Adobe reader.
This is a selection of full release and sample State Tests --. Reading, Writing and Literature. Some tests are in html format and can be taken directly online, others require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
This is a selection of full release State Math Tests from prior years. Some are in html format and can be taken directly online, others require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
This is a selection of full release State Science Tests from prior years. Some are in html format and can be taken directly online, others require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Online State Testing Pages --
TAKE TESTS ONLINE
Here you will find States and Agencies that provide Tests or Sample Questions that can be taken online. Your test will be graded while you wait. These tests are now available from Texas, Illinois and Virginia... more to come.
TIMSS --The Third International Math and Science Survey is the test that made headlines a few years ago. It placed the US 13 in the world in Mathematics. We have used actual questions from past TIMMS Tests to create several Math and Science Tests that can be taken Online. A bar graph for each test is also available that indicates how students performed on each question. This is a great tool for teacher's to let them know what topics students are need the most help in. Tests are available in grades 3/4, 7/8 and 12 Mathematics and Science. There is also an Advanced Mathematics Test containing many questions in Calculus.
TIMSS Population 1 (Third and Fourth Grade Mathematics):
TIMSS Population 2 (7th and 8th Grade Mathematics):
TIMSS Test -- Population 3 (Grade 12 Advanced Mathematics):
TIMSS Test Population 1 (Third and Fourth Grade Science):
TIMSS Test -- Population 2 (Seventh and Eighth Grade Science):
TIMSS Test --Population 3 (Grade 12 General Mathematics and Science):
EDINFORMATICS SCIENCE CHALLENGE FOR 8TH GRADE NEW
This is a two part online test designed by math and science educators associated with Edinformatics.com. The test is more rigorous than either the state tests or national assessments shown above.
PART 1-- KNOWLEDGE AND CONCEPTS
PART 2- REASONING AND ANALYSIS
NCTM FOCAL POINTS AND SINGAPORE MATH SYLLABUS -- New Curriculum is more in line with International Standards
ACT AND SAT TESTS
The ACT Assessment® is an alternative to the SAT's that is growing in popularity by students. It is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. Sample questions are provided by ACT Inc.
The SAT's do not provide sample questions from prior tests. We are searching the Web for databases of of sample questio ns that can be used to prepare for the exam.
Suggested Sites:
Vocabulary Practice For Sentence Completion
Vocabulary Practice For Analogy
Vocabulary Practice For Critical Reading
See Also:
INeedAPencil.com -- Is a free innovative SAT Prep Resource run by a student from Harvard University. The website is entirely free and will help the many students prepare for the SAT, get into college and earn scholarships.
Princeton Review a leader in college test preparation with useful information about colleges, business schools, law schools and graduate schools.
Test Prep Review -- has online practice tests for both the ACT's and SAT Tests.You will also a lot of resources and information about the test preparation process on this site.
Numbers2.com --Number2.com's online test preparation courses are totally free! By creating an account you can access a customized course that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability
CollegeBoard.com Testing Page -- You can register online for the SAT, view and send your SAT scores, and find all the information you need — including exam dates and fees — for the SAT Reasoning Test™, SAT Subject Tests™, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, and CLEP
Parliament Tutors --Offer students free, custom, full-length SAT prep tests designed by their own tutors! You can print out the SAT exam and plug in your answers online to get a complete score report along with answer explanations -see: Parliament's Custom Diagnostic SAT Quiz -->>After you enter your answers online, you'll be able to see how you performed on each question type and skill group.
Math Quiz -- Practice Math Tests Online -NEW -Practice math tests at all levels including GCSE, Level A, includes both k-12 foundation mathematics and university level.