Student Testing

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    End-of-Grade and End-of-Course Tests
     
    During the school year, students take various tests required by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. These tests include end-of-course and end-of-grade tests for students in grades 3-12. 
     
    End-of-course tests for grades 9-12 are administered twice a year – at the end of the first semester in December and at the end of the second semester in May. End-of-grade tests for grades 3-8 are administered in May.
     
    2023-2024 Test Dates to Remember

    August 30
    Beginning of Grade 3 Reading Test
    October 18
    PSAT (Grades 10-11)
    October 30-November 9 Pre-ACT (Grade 10)
    December 11-15 Early Colleges End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)
    December 14-20 High School End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)

    February 27, March 12, and April 9 ACT - American College Test (Grade 11) 
    April 17-28 WorkKeys Test
    May 9 End-of-Grade Test ELA/Reading (Grades 3-8)
    May 13-17 Gaston Early College High School End-of-Course Tests (Spring Semester)
    May 14 End-of-Grade Test Math (Grades 3-8) / Math 1 (Middle School) End-of-Course Test
    May 16 End-of-Grade Test Science (Grades 5 & 8)
    May 16-22 High School End-of-Course Tests (Spring Semester)
     
     
    SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) 
     
    The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is administered by the College Board and used by colleges and universities during the admission process. The SAT is offered at locations in the Gaston County area on the following dates:
     
    August 26, 2023
    October 7, 2023
    November 4, 2023
    December 2, 2023
    March 9, 2024
    May 4, 2024
    June 1, 2024

    For specific test locations and registration information, please visit the College Board website: www.collegeboard.org.
     
    ACT (American College Testing) 
     
    The ACT (American College Testing) is used by colleges and universities during the admission process. The ACT is offered at locations in the Gaston County area on the following dates:
     
    July 15, 2023
    September 9, 2023
    October 28, 2023
    December 9, 2023
    February 10, 2024
    April 13, 2024
    June 8, 2024
    July 13, 2024

    For specific test locations and registration information, please visit the ACT Test website: www.actstudent.org.