A standardized test is an assessment that is administered and scored in a “standard” manner. Standardized tests are designed in such a way that the questions, conditions for administering, scoring procedures and interpretations are consistent.

These tests are designed to asssess  students' progress in school; ability to attend institutions of higher learning; or to place students in programs suited to their abilities.

The seven standardized tests that are administered to North Allegheny students are the:

• Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) and Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
• Pennsylvania State System of Assessment (PSSA)
• PLAN (Pre-ACT assessment)
• PSAT (Pre-SAT assessment)
• SAT
• ACT
• AP (Advanced Placement)
• Keystone Exams

 For more information about each of these assessements click on the Descriptions tab.