 Prairie
State Achievement Examination (PSAE)
Beginning
in spring 2007, the Prairie State Achievement Examination
(PSAE) will measure the achievement of grade 11 students
relative to the Illinois Learning Standards for reading,
mathematics, science, and writing.
The PSAE includes three components: (1) the ACT Plus Writing,
which includes the ACT battery of four multiple-choice tests
(English, mathematics, reading, and science) and a 30-minute
constructed-response writing test with a single prompt question;
(2) an ISBE-developed science assessment, and (3) two WorkKeys assessments (Applied
Mathematics and Reading
for Information).
Announcements
Information for
Illinois High Schools
This site is focused on the issues, challenges and experiences
that Illinois high schools face every day. The State Board
along with other professional organizations has tried to identify
information that will support the work of high school educators
in their vision to enhance teaching and increase learning.
2007-08 Guidance
- Graduation and the PSAE (Posted August
28, 2007)
PSAE Presentations
Debunking the Myths
of the PSAE 
Test Dates
| Administration
Year |
Spring Administration |
Fall Administration |
| Initial Test Dates
(Grade 11) |
Makeup Test Dates
(Grade 11) |
Retake
(Grade 12) |
2008 |
April
23-24, 2008 |
May 7-8, 2008 |
October 25 and 28, 2008 |
2009 |
April 22-23, 2009 |
May 6-7, 2009 |
Dates TBD |
Results
Interpretive Guide and
Report Formats
Relationship
Between the ISAT and PSAE Scale Scores
General Information
Information for Educators
Information for PSAE Test Supervisors/Accommodations Coordinators
For PSAE questions not addressed on this site, please send
e-mail to psae@isbe.net.
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