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. Fee is non-refundable for no shows.

Web-based
Measures academic skill levels in language, reading and math
Is required by most first-time students entering Moraine Park programs
Accuplacer preparation and practice tests

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://steckvaughn.harcourtachieve.com/en-US/gedpractice
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 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.