Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) PERT

2013

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What is the PERT?• Florida’s new common placement test replacing the CPT as

per Florida Statutes 1008.30.

• Used to determine college ready credit courses in math and English.

• Comprised of three 25-item, computer adaptive subtests in reading, writing and mathematics.

• Results are used by high schools to advise students of any identified deficiencies and to provide 12th grade students appropriate postsecondary preparatory instruction prior to high school graduation. 2

PERT Testing Window• Scheduled for the Spring of 2013.• March 11-20, 2013

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Who is administered the PERT?• All current 11th grade students who meet the legislative eligibility

requirements on the Grade 10 FCAT:• Levels 2, or 3 on the Grade 10 FCAT Reading, and/or• Levels 2, 3, or 4 on the Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics

• Students who already have ACT, SAT, or CPT scores in ISIS may be exempted from the PERT administration.• If scores are not in ISIS, students must provide original score report to school.• Retain copy of score report

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College-Ready Cut ScoresAssessment Reading Writing Math

PERT 104 99 113

CPT 83 83 (Sentence Skills) 72

ACT 18 17 (English) 19

SAT 440 N/A 440

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What happens if a student does not meet college-readiness?• Students who do not meet the state established college ready cut

scores on the PERT or another approved college entrance test in Reading, Writing, and or Mathematics (ACT, SAT, or CPT) must be enrolled in postsecondary preparatory instruction in 12th grade prior to graduation.

• Further information regarding course placement will be provided by Curriculum and Instruction.

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Approved Postsecondary Preparatory Courses

Reading for College Success (1008350) .5 elective credit course

Writing for College Success (1009370) .5 elective credit course

Math for College Success (1200410) .5 elective credit course

Math for College Readiness (1200700) full credit course

English 4: College Prep (1001405) full credit course

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What happens if a student meets college-readiness? • Students scoring at or above the college-ready cut scores are

exempt from remedial college coursework if they register in a Florida college or university within 2 years.

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Subtests to Administer

Grade 10 FCAT Levels Subtest (s) to Administer

Grade 10 FCAT Reading,Levels 2 or 3

Must take the Reading and Writing subtests

Grade 10 FCAT Math, Levels 2, 3, or 4

Must take the Mathematics subtest

Grade 10 FCAT Reading, Levels 2 or 3 and Grade 10 FCAT Math, Levels 2, 3, or 4

Must take all 3 subtests: Reading, Writing and Math

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PERT Test Format

• PERT is comprised of 30 questions and is computer adaptive.• 25 operational questions• 5 additional field test questions • Students receive different questions based on right/wrong

responses.

• PERT is untimed. The average time to complete each subtests is:• Math 37 minutes• Reading 60 minutes• Writing 33 minutes

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Student Practice Tests• Online practice tests in all 3 subtests are available on the

College Success website login screen at:

http://college.measuredsuccess.com

• Students may take the practice tests at anytime or place PRIOR to the actual test(s).

• No login information is needed to access.

• PERT Study Guide may be accessed at:

http://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-StudentStudyGuide.pdf11

Test Reminders

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• Positive attitude• Plenty of rest• Healthy breakfast • Time management• Process of elimination• Arrive to school on time