Important Dates:
- Juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
- Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will have asynchronous learning via Google Classroom on this day
- Freshmen and Sophomores will take the PreACT on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
- Juniors and Seniors will have asynchronous learning via Google Classroom on this day
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Practice Test Resources
ACTs (Juniors)
In order to prepare so take the ACT Exam on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, we encourage Juniors to take advantage of tutorials provided by TestNav. Taking the practice tests will not only familiarize you with the application and navigation that you will be using on test day, but the practice questions will also be the same type of questions that you can expect to have on test day. TestNav is already downloaded on your Chromebooks and can be accessed through your apps. All directions you will need can be found in the guide referenced below.
- Navigate to TestNav, then select "the ACT" and on the next screen under the big blue "Sign in" button, click "Practice Tests"
- TestNav 8 Examinee Tutorial: this is an interactive tutorial allowing you to practice using the Test Nav system so you are familiar with the testing technology and format, before you take the test
- Test Subjects (English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing): Practice tests for all subjects and accommodation options
- Preparing for the ACT Test Taken in TestNav - Guide: Written guide of the tutorial mentioned above
Are you looking for more ACT practice resources to further improve your knowledge and skills in a certain subject, or just feel more comfortable before taking your preACT or ACT? Then check out this Free ACT Practice Test and Resources website!
Students can also follow the TestNav link below to do as many practice tests as you would like, utilizing the same platform for the preACT and ACT. Taking advantage of this option will not only help you feel more prepared with the types of questions, but also with using the technology.
preACTs (Freshmen & Sophomores)
In order to prepare so take the preACT Exam on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, we encourage Freshmen and Sophomores to take advantage of tutorials provided by TestNav. Taking the practice tests will not only familiarize you with the application and navigation that you will be using on test day, but the practice questions will also be the same type of questions that you can expect to have on test day. TestNav is already downloaded on your Chromebooks and can be accessed through your apps. All directions you will need can be found in the guide referenced below.
Navigate to TestNav, then select "PreACT / PreACT Secure" and on the next screen under the big blue "Sign in" button, click "Practice Tests" underneath.
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ACT Scores and Score Ranges for Juniors
The following information was pulled from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website, HERE.
The ACT has been used as the 11th grade summative assessment for Wisconsin 11th grade students since 2015. In addition to receiving a college-reportable score (used for college admission, scholarships, course placement, NCAA eligibility), the statewide administration of the ACT also provides information about what students know and can do in relation to the Wisconsin State Standards. Each ACT score will fall in one of the four Performance Levels below which define the student’s understanding and ability to apply grade-level knowledge and skills.
Wisconsin Student Assessment Performance Levels
- Advanced – The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of the knowledge and skills described in the Wisconsin Academic Standards for their grade level and is on-track for future learning.
- Meeting – The student is meeting the knowledge and skill expectations described in the Wisconsin Academic Standards for their grade level and is on-track for future learning.
- Approaching – The student is approaching the knowledge and skill expectations described in the Wisconsin Academic Standards for their grade level needed to be on-track for future learning.
- Developing – The student is at the beginning stages of developing the knowledge and skills described in the Wisconsin Academic Standards for their grade level needed to be on-track for future learning
Wisconsin ACT Performance Level Cut Scores and Scale Score Ranges
The Wisconsin ACT Performance Level Cut Scores were established in 2024 through an ACT standard setting process. For more information on the ACT standard setting process, please see the 2024 Wisconsin ACT Standard Setting Handout.
Establishing Wisconsin specific cut scores is necessary to fulfill important accountability reporting requirements. These cut scores, scale scores, and performance levels are Wisconsin specific and do not apply to other states or national ACT testing.
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ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks
ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are the ACT scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75-80% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing courses. These Benchmarks are independent of Wisconsin’s ACT Performance Level Scale Scores that are used for state accountability.
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PreACT Scores and Score Ranges for Freshmen and Sophomores
The following information was pulled from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website, HERE.
The PreACT Secure has been used as a summative assessment for Wisconsin 9th and 10th grade students since 2023. Each PreACT Secure score will fall in one of the four Performance Levels below which define the student’s understanding and ability to apply grade-level knowledge and skills.
Wisconsin Student Assessment Performance Levels
- Advanced – The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of the knowledge and skills described in the Wisconsin Academic Standards for their grade level and is on-track for future learning.
- Meeting – The student is meeting the knowledge and skill expectations described in the Wisconsin Academic Standards for their grade level and is on-track for future learning.
Approaching – The student is approaching the knowledge and skill expectations described in the Wisconsin Academic Standards for their grade level needed to be on-track for future learning.
- Developing – The student is at the beginning stages of developing the knowledge and skills described in the Wisconsin Academic Standards for their grade level needed to be on-track for future learning
Wisconsin PreACT Secure Performance Level Cut Scores and Scale Score Ranges
The Wisconsin PreACT Secure Performance Level Cut Scores were established in 2024. Establishing Wisconsin specific cut scores is necessary to fulfill important accountability reporting requirements. These cut scores, scale scores, and performance levels are Wisconsin specific and do not apply to other states.
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PreACT Readiness Benchmarks
ACT has established PreACT Secure Readiness Benchmarks that are linked to the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks. These Benchmarks are independent of Wisconsin’s PreACT Secure Performance Level Scale Scores that are used for state accountability.
Students scoring at or above the Readiness Benchmark in grades 9-10 are on target to meet the corresponding ACT College Readiness Benchmark in grade 11. The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are the ACT scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75-80% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing courses.
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