Tests Tell You a Lot
Measuring Your Knowledge and Skills.
There are a variety of tests to take during high school. Some measure whether you have the knowledge needed for graduation, while others measure the level of your reading, writing, and math skills.
Testing will help you know whether you are prepared for college and where you may need to study harder. Click on the sections below to learn about the most common tests.
- Why Tests are Important
- TEKS/TAKS Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills/Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
- GED General Educational Development
- THEA Texas Higher Education Assessment
- ACT
- PSAT/NMSQT
- SAT
- CLEP College Level Examination Program
- AP Exams Advanced Placement Program
