Lansing Christian School

Test	Dates and Location	Grade Level(s)	Purpose and Summary	Cost
EXPLORE	October 12, 2011 at LCS	9	The EXPLORE test is a preparatory ACT test designed for 9th graders as part of the ACT program. The test measures how well students are preparing for the ACT and for college as well as giving career interest information. It tests them at an appropriate level for their age and projects their ACT score based on where they are at in 9th grade. The score report helps students better prepare for the ACT.	Free for LCS Families
PLAN	October 12, 2011 at LCS	10	The PLAN test is a preparatory ACT test designed for 10th graders as part of the ACT program. The test measures how well students are preparing for the ACT and for college as well as giving career interest information. It tests them at an appropriate level for their age and projects their ACT score based on where they are at in 10th grade. The score report helps students better prepare for the ACT.	Free for LCS Families
PSAT	October 12, 2011 at LCS	11	The PSAT test is a preparatory SAT test that could also qualify students for a National Merit Scholarship. The PSAT tests students in Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing and will help students prepare for the SAT as well as provide information on how they compare academically to other 11th graders who will be applying for college. Certain test scores will enter students into the National Merit Scholarship Competition.	Free for LCS Families
NWEA Adaptive tests (MAP)	October 2011 at LCS	3-8	The NWEA is given to LCS elementary and middle school students. The test assesses students in various subjects within Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. LCS uses the tests to help improve instruction and identify strengths and areas of improvement for individual students.	Free
Michigan Merit Exam (MME)	March 6-8, 2012 at LCS	11	The Michigan Merit Exam is a statewide test that is given to all juniors over three days. The test has three parts: the ACT, the WorkKeys test, and the Michigan subject tests. Students will receive both an ACT score and an MME score. The ACT score can be used for college admission, and the MME score could possibly qualify students for the Michigan Promise Scholarship.	Free
ACT Plus Writing	Various Dates at LCS	11-12	The ACT is used for college admission and scholarship purposes. The test covers Reading, Writing, Science, and Mathematics. It is recommended that students begin taking the ACT in the spring of their junior year. The ACT is the college admission test most commonly taken by LCS students. More information can be found at www.actstudent.org.	$49.50
SAT	Various Dates Off-Site	11-12	The SAT is used for college admission and scholarship purposes. The test subjects include Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Some colleges and universities require students to take the SAT for admission, but most will accept either the ACT or SAT. More information can be found at www.collegeboard.com.	$49