Prairie State Achievement Examination
The Prairie State Achievement Examination was a two-day standardized test taken by all High School Juniors in the U.S. state of Illinois. On the first day, students take the ACT, and on the second day, a WorkKeys examination and Illinois State Board of Education-developed science examination. The test is no longer administered in Illinois schools; however, it was required for all Illinois High School Students from 2001-2014.Areas of Assessment
The PSAE attempted to assess students on the following areas:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Writing
Exemptions
A student was required to take the PSAE to achieve a high school diploma, unless he or she met one of the following requirements:
