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Standardized Testing

Standardized Testing

Standardized Testing - - What does standardized mean? - Same across the board. -

Standardized Testing - - What does standardized mean? - Same across the board. - Everyone everywhere is tested with the same question How are Standardized Tests used in the application process? - Predictors of success in early college years - Way to translate academic success

Types of Standardized Testing - TOEFL - IELTS - SAT Subject Test - ACT

Types of Standardized Testing - TOEFL - IELTS - SAT Subject Test - ACT

TOEFL vs IELTS The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS

TOEFL vs IELTS The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) are two of the most widely-accepted tests to certify your English proficiency. The two tests vary in length, price, and scoring.

TOEFL : PBT vs IBT PBT - lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

TOEFL : PBT vs IBT PBT - lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes. ● lasts about 4 hours on average. - It contains Reading, Listening and Structure ● It contains a Reading, Writing, Listening sections as well as a Writing section that is scored separately. - PBT total score ranges from 310 to 677(Listening 31 – 68, Structure 31 - 69, Reading 31 – 67). The Writing section is - scored on a scale of 0 to 6. Price $180. This test is offered only in locations where testing via the internet is not available. As of April 2020, this test is not being offered in Ethiopia. and Speaking section. ● Each section is scored on a scale of 0 to 30. ● The TOEFL i. BT total score ranges from 0 to 120. ● Test is administered electronically (on computer). ● Price $190.

IELTS - test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. - The

IELTS - test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. - The test includes 30 minutes of Listening, 60 minutes of Reading, 60 minutes of Writing and 11 – 14 minutes of Speaking sections. - The test takes 2 hours and 45 minutes in total and is scored on a range of 0 to 9. - IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. Price £ 160 (~$200) paid in ETB at the British Council in Addis Ababa or Mekele.

SAT vs ACT Both SAT and ACT are well recognized standardized tests and common

SAT vs ACT Both SAT and ACT are well recognized standardized tests and common admission requirements for US based schools. Since most schools accept scores from either one of the tests, you will not be at a disadvantage for preferring one over the other.

SAT - The SAT includes a Reading Test, Writing and Language Test, and a

SAT - The SAT includes a Reading Test, Writing and Language Test, and a Math Test. The SAT has an optional Essay component, which some colleges require. The SAT is offered six times a year at international sites. ● Reading Test – 65 minutes, 52 questions ● Writing and Language Test – 35 minutes, 44 questions ● Math ○ No calculator – 25 minutes, 20 questions ○ Calculator permitted – 55 minutes, 38 questions ● Optional essay section – 50 minutes

ACT - Consists of four multiple-choice tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. - The

ACT - Consists of four multiple-choice tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. - The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice tests and a Writing Test, a 40 -minute essay. Some colleges require the Writing Test while others do not. - The ACT is offered seven times a year at international testing sites. The cost of taking the ACT is: ● $150 (ACT no Writing) ● $166. 50 (ACT with Writing)

SAT Subject Test - Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to

SAT Subject Test - Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas - There are 20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science The cost of taking SAT Subject Tests: ● Registration fee ($26 + $43 regional fee): covers one test date where you can take upto three subject tests. ● Each Subject Test after the initial one costs $22 per test (except for Language Tests with Listening, which are $26 per test)

Continued. . . ● Required means you have to take the SAT Subject Tests.

Continued. . . ● Required means you have to take the SAT Subject Tests. Some colleges require one subject test, while other colleges (typically those that are more selective) require two. ● Recommended it leaves the decision up to you whether or not to send SAT Subject Test scores. If you can achieve high scores or want to make up for a low SAT score, then it's a good idea to send Subject Test scores to these schools.

Continued. . . ● Considered means that the colleges do not necessarily expect your

Continued. . . ● Considered means that the colleges do not necessarily expect your SAT Subject Test scores, but they will factor them in if you decide to send them. ● Alternative means that colleges have unique policies that may be test flexible