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Which States Are Using ACT for Statewide Testing?

An increasing number of states are recognizing the importance of statewide testing to measure the educational progress of their students. The ACT^® test and WorkKeys^® assessments are recognized as the leading educational assessments for use in statewide testing.

Illinois

High school juniors in Illinois take the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE). The PSAE includes the ACT Plus Writing and the WorkKeys Applied Mathematics and Reading for Information assessments, in addition to a state-developed science test. The PSAE measures high school students' progress in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.

Michigan

High school juniors in Michigan take the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), which includes state-developed tests, the five tests in the ACT Plus Writing, and the WorkKeys Applied Mathematics and Reading for Information assessments. Starting in 2009, the MME plans to add the WorkKeys Locating Information assessment, which will allow students to qualify for the National Career Readiness Certificate, powered by the WorkKeys assessments.

Wyoming

High school juniors are required to take either the four multiple-choice ACT tests or the WorkKeys Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information assessments. The cost for either set of assessments for all students is paid by the state.