Tentative Jones High School Mandatory Testing Calendar
2024-2025 School Year
For more information:
[email protected]
Testing Coordinator
*These dates are subject to change
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Date(s)
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Test Name
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Location
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Exam Sign Up
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Sept. 9, 2024
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FAST ELA PM1
(On Campus will be September 10th)
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Remote
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9th & 10th Grade: Automatically Registered
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Sept. 10, 2024
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FAST Reading Retakes
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Sept. 12, 2024
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BEST Algebra 1 or Geometry
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Sept. 17, 2024
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Biology or US History
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Sept. 23, 2024
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PERT
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Oct. 15, 2024
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PSAT NMSQT
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Oct. 15, 2024
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SAT School Day
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Oct. 21, 2024
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PERT
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Nov. 5, 2024
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ACT Non-College Reportable
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Dec. 3, 2024
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FAST ELA PM2
(On Campus will be December 4th)
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Remote
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9th & 10th Grade: Automatically Registered
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Dec. 4, 2024
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Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Dec. 6, 2024
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BEST Algebra 1 or Geometry
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Dec. 4, 2024
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FAST Reading Retakes
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Dec. 10, 2024
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Biology or US History
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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Jan. 13, 2025
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PERT
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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March 4, 2025
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SAT School Day
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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March 6, 2025
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Optional: Parent/Family Information Night Remote Meeting
6:00-7:00pm
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Remote
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Link to Join Meeting
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March 11, 2025
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ACT Non-College Reportable
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On Campus
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Registration is Closed
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March 26, 2025
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PERT
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On Campus
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Click here to sign up
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April 1-3, 2025
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BEST Writing
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On Campus
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9th & 10th Grade: Automatically Registered
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April 8, 2025
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ACT School Day
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On Campus
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Click here to sign up
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April 21, 2025
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Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
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On Campus
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Click here to sign up
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May 1, 2025
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FAST Reading (PM 3)
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On Campus
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9th & 10th Grade: Automatically Registered
11th & 12th Grade: If you need to schedule a Retake Click here to sign up
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May 8, 2025
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BEST Algebra 1 or Geometry
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On Campus
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Enrolled in Course: Automatically Registered
If you need to schedule a Retake
Click here to sign up
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May 15, 2025
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Biology or US History
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On Campus
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Enrolled in Course: Automatically Registered
If you need to schedule a Retake
Click here to sign up
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Summer Testing Dates are July 14-17, 2025. Students eligible will be emailed by June 6th to sign up.
Overview Information for All Exams
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Test
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Audience
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Timing
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Practice
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Calculator Policy
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ACT Non-College Reportable (NCR)
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Students in grades 11-12 who need concordant scores for graduation
NOTE: This test cannot be used to apply for scholarships or colleges
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English: 90 min
Math: 120 min
Reading: 70 min
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Practice Test
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See Calculator Policy here.
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ACT School Day
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All Juniors
College Reporting
Bright Futures Requirements
Seniors in need of Concordance Score
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English: 45 min
Math: 60 min
Reading: 35 min
Science: 35 min
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Practice Test
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See Calculator Policy here.
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BEST Algebra 1/Geometry
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Students enrolled in Algebra 1 or Geometry
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160 minutes
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Practice Test
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Scientific Calculator
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BEST Writing
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Students in grades 9-10
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120 minutes
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Practice Test
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None
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BEST Algebra 1 Retakes
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Juniors/Seniors that are missing the graduation requirement
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160 minutes
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Practice Test
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Scientific Calculator
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FAST Reading
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Students in grades 9-10
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90 min: PM1/PM2
120 min: PM3
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Practice Test
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None
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FAST Reading Retakes
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Juniors/Seniors that are missing the graduation requirement
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120 minutes
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Practice Test
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None
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Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)
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Students enrolled in US Government
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160 minutes
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Practice Test
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None
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NGSSS Biology/US History
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Students enrolled in Biology or US History
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160 minutes
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Practice Test
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Scientific Calculator (Biology only)
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SAT School Day
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Seniors only in the Fall
Juniors only in the Spring [Selected Seniors]
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Reading/Writing: 64 min
Math: 70 min
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Practice Test
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See Calculator Policy here.
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STAR Algebra 1/Geometry Progress Check
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Students enrolled in Algebra 1 or Geometry
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20-40 minutes
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N/A
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Provided on the Testing Platform
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PERT
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Students applying to Dual Enrollment
ESOL Seniors needing a concordance Score
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Untimed
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Practice Test
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Provided on the Testing Platform
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PSAT NMSQT
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All Sophomores
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Reading/Writing: 64 min
Math: 70 min
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Practice Test
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See Calculator Policy here.
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FAST Reading Information
The F.A.S.T. Reading exam is given three times during the school year for progress monitoring purposes. All students must participate in PM1, PM2, and PM3 (These are the three Progress Monitoring testing window names). This test is computer-based and adaptive.
PRACTICE TESTS
Please note: These Practice Tests are only to become familiar with the testing platform. Students will not get feedback or a score for the Practice Test
Information from D.O.E. Website
All students will automatically be scheduled to participate in PM1 & PM2 remotely and will be required to test for PM3.
Useful Test-Taking Strategies
Academic Support Access Khan Academy
Access through the student LaunchPad account
Suggested Testing Strategies
Seven Best Strategies for Test Prep
Seven Best Test-Taking Tips for Success
Four Ways to Cope with Test-Taking Anxiety
9 Helpful Standardized Testing Tips
Standardized tests, such as the SAT and ACT, are not the same as those in the classroom. Having a strategy is essential, which may improve your outstanding scores.
Concordant Scores
There are 2 exams that you need to pass to graduate:
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Grade 10 FAST ELA
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BEST Algebra 1 EOC
If you did not pass these exams, the state has allowed you to use various other exams as a concordant score for graduation.
To see the full information on this, you can view the Concordant and Comparative Scores File from the FLDOE Website by clicking here.
Review the chart below to see which exams you may use in place of a passing score on the exams above:
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Grade 10 FAST ELA - Concordant Assessments
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Concordant Assessment
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Passing Score
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FAST ELA
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Level 3
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FSA ELA
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Level 3
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SAT Reading/Writing
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480
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SAT Reading Subtest
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24
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ACT English and Reading Subtests
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18 (averaged)
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BEST Algebra 1 EOC - Concordant Assessments
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Concordant Assessment
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Passing Score
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BEST Algebra 1 EOC
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Level 3
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FSA Algebra 1 EOC
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Level 3
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BEST Geometry
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Level 3
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PSAT/NMSQT Math
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430
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SAT Math
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420
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ACT Math
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16
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PERT Passing Score(s)
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Exam
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Passing Score
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Reading
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106
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Writing
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103
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Math
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114
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SAT Passing Score(s)
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Exam
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Passing Score
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EBRW
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480
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Math
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420
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Super Score: Best Score from Eng/R of test scores taken multiple times
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PSAT Passing Score(s)
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Exam
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Passing Score
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Math
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430
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For 10th and 11th Grade ONLY
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ACT Passing Score(s)
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Exam
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Passing Score
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English/Reading
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18
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Math
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16
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Super Score: Best Score from Eng/R of test scores taken multiple times
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CLT Passing Score(s)
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Exam
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Passing Score
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Reading and Grammar
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36
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Math
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11
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