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PreACT 9 Secure

Coverage of PreACT 9 Secure in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 4 · 18:14 UTCMost recent: Jun 5 · 23:00 UTC
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  • POLITICSJun 5 · 23:00 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    New test to get into selective CPS high schools is longer, only in English

    Chicago Public Schools is replacing its High School Admissions Test with the longer PreACT 9 Secure, available only in English. The change has sparked concerns about worsening disparities for non-English-speaking students, while CPS claims it aims to improve equity and test security.

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 18:14 UTCCHALKBEAT
    CPS eighth graders will take a new, longer high school admissions test

    Chicago Public Schools will replace the High School Admissions Test (HSAT) with the longer PreACT 9 Secure for eighth graders starting this fall. The new test includes reading and science sections, is only offered in English, and lasts 2.5 hours. A bilingual teacher criticized the test's increased length and lack of non-English options.