Testing
Perception (Academic Testing)
- Web-based testing tool to conduct assessments wherever there is Internet access.
- Staff will assist faculty in preparation to use Perception.
- Additional information can be found at www.questionmark.com
ACCUPLACER (Assessment Testing) -
Testing Schedule
*ACCUPLACER Test requires a $15 fee.
GATB (General Aptitude Test Battery)
- Twelve short tests to measure ability to perform certain job-related tasks
- Additional information can be found at www.dwd.state.wi.us
GED/HSED (Alternate High School Diplomas) - Testing Schedule
- GED or General Education Development. A certificate issued by the state of Wisconsin once a person has completed the requirements outlined by the state.
- HSED or High School Equivalency Diploma. The State of Wisconsin recognizes the importance of a high school diploma and is one of the few in which a High School Equivalency Diploma is possible. Once a person completes the requirements, he or she will receive a Wisconsin High School Diploma.
- Five tests are required for the GED: Math, Reading, English, Social Studies, and Science.
- In addition to the five tests, there are career awareness, employability skills, civic literacy and health literacy requirements.
- To practice before you test:
http://www.testprepreview.com/ged_practice.htm
http://www.LearningExpressLibrary.com
Interesting GED Facts
- More than 86,000 adults take the GED tests each year.
- Those who obtain scores high enough to earn a GED diploma outperform at least one-third of today’s high school seniors.
- GED graduates include: Bill Cosby, Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas and Delaware’s Lieutenant Governor Ruth Ann Minner.
- More than 95% of employers in the U.S. consider GED graduates the same as traditional high school graduates in regard to hiring, salary, and opportunity and advancement.
Advanced Standing
Testing Schedule
- Advanced standing is the granting of credit for knowledge and skills which are related to a curriculum of the District, but which have not been attained through the customary experiences of a particular curriculum.
- Advanced standing may be granted by exam, occupational experience or transfer of credit.
- A student may attempt advanced standing by examination or occupational experience only once for each course.
- All requests for exams should be directed to Joely Magana at 920-924-3118. For additional information see the following page.
For additional information about GATB, ACCUPLACER and GED/HSED, contact Lynn Hill at ihill@morainepark.edu or 920-924-3247, and for information about Perception, contact Joely Magana at jmagana@morainepark.edu or 920-924-3118.
