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An initial Learner's Permit is issued to any individual, 16 years of age or older, who has never been licensed to operate a vehicle, a new resident who has never been licensed, or a new resident who has been licensed in another state but whose driver license has been expired longer than 6 months. If you are a new resident to PA, please visit our New Resident information page.

PROCESS:

STEP 1:

Acquire a Pennsylvania Driver's Manual on this website: English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF). An audio version of the manual is also available.

STEP 2:

Have a physician, physician assistant, certified registered nurse practitioner or chiropractor conduct a physical examination and complete Form DL-180 (PDF), "Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Application."

STEP 3:

Visit a Driver License Center with:

The completed DL-180 (PDF)

The completed DL-180TD (PDF)(if under the age 18). This form must be completed by a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 18 years of age or older.

Proof of identity, which is listed on reverse side of DL-180 (PDF). Note: If you are changing your name, you must present original documents supporting name changes such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order.

NOTE: Birth certificates issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Health before July 1, 2010, were invalidated under a law passed by the government of Puerto Rico to combat fraud and protect the identity and credit of all persons born in Puerto Rico. As of October 31, 2010, Pennsylvania no longer accepts as proof of identification Puerto Rico-issued birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010. New, more secure birth certificates are available online or by mail. Visit the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration website for full instructions on applying for new certificates.

Two acceptable proofs of residency, listed on reverse side of DL-180 (PDF), if you are 18 years of age or older. Proof of residency is not required if you are age 16 or 17.

Your Social Security card.

As part of ongoing modernization efforts, all PennDOT's Driver License Centers are now equipped to accept payment cards. We hope to add this customer convenience at the Riverfront Office Center Customer Counter within the year. All PennDOT's Driver License Centers will still accept checks or money orders as forms of payment, but no cash. The Riverfront Office Center Customer Counter currently accepts checks, money orders, and cash. PennDOT will charge a fee of $60 or more for each check returned as uncollectible.

STEP 4:

Take your eye screening and Knowledge Test at a PennDOT Driver License Center. Once passed, you will be issued your Initial Learner's Permit.

Note: Permit holders under the age of 18 are encouraged to schedule their exam at this time for 6 months from the date their initial permit was issued. Leading up to the date of their skills test, if the student does not feel comfortable they may reschedule their exam for a future date.

STEP 5:

(Only applicable for permit holders under 18)

Schedule a road test either or by calling 717-412-5300. Additionally, certain online third-party businesses are certified by PennDOT to administer the road test for a market-driven fee.

PLEASE NOTE: Customers who have skills tests scheduled after June 2, 2020 will be able to obtain a driver's skills test at all open PennDOT Driver License Centers that perform skills testing. The skills test has been modified to mitigate potential exposure of PennDOT staff and customers while maintaining the integrity of the testing process. For more information on the modified test, please click here.

When visiting a Driver License Center to take your road test, please be sure to bring the following items with you:

Your valid learner's permit

Parent or Guardian Certification Form DL-180C (PDF), if applicant is under 18 years of age

Proof of vehicle insurance

Proof of vehicle registration

Accompanying driver's valid driver's license

PennDOT uses state-of-the-art facial recognition technology when an individual has their photo taken for their driver's license/identification card renewal.

Knowledge Test

Do you think you are ready to take your knowledge test? Please use our Locator service to find a PennDOT location near you. Be sure to bring your completed Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Application (PDF), completed Parent and Guardian Consent form, if under the age of 18,(PDF) required proof of identification and residency, and appropriate fee.

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Use our free GED practice tests to pass your GED exam (updated for 2020!). Our actual GED questions and answers will prepare you for the official GED exam.

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In 2014, the format of the GED was changed. The new GED test consists of four separate content areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA), Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies.

The test is designed as a high school equivalency test - if you pass the GED, then you are assumed to have an education equivalent to a typical high school graduate. The details of the subject exams are shown below.

Reasoning Through Language Arts

The reasoning through language arts (RLA) exam is 150 minutes long. The exam is broken down into three sections. One of the sections is a 45-minute extended response (essay).

The other two sections (35 and 60 minutes) present questions that include multiple choice, drop down, short answer and other formats. Students are also given a 10-minute break during the test. Students are presented with short (400- to 900-word-long) reading passages and are asked a variety of reading comprehension questions. About 75% of the reading passages are informational, while the other 25% are literary. The texts vary in complexity with a focus on career and college-ready reading.

The topics covered in the test include:

The RLA exam assesses a student's ability to:

read, write, edit, and understand written English

understand, interpret, and answer questions based on reading passages

utilize evidence to support an argument

understand (at a college ready level) basic English skills

Science

The GED science test is 90 minutes long. There are approximately 40 questions (multiple choice, drop down and other question types). Your test may include two short answer questions that could take 10 minutes each to complete. You also may use a TI-30XS calculator on this section.

The topics covered in the test include:

The specific scientific areas covered include:

The skills measured in the science exam include:

Mathematical Reasoning

The GED math exam is 115 minutes long. There are approximately 49 questions (multiple choice, drop down, and other formats). The exam is broken down into two sections. You are allowed to use a TI-30XS calculator for the second section, but not the first. You will also be provided with a math formula reference sheet, so you don't need to memorize math formulas!

The main topics covered include:

The GED math test assess a student's abilities in:

Algebraic problem-solving (55%)

Quantitative problem-solving (45%)

Social Studies

The GED social studies exam is 70 minutes long. There are approximately 44 questions (multiple choice, drop down, and other formats). Students are allowed to use a TI-30XS calculator.

The main topics covered include:

Student's reasoning skills are measured in three areas:

The four main content areas include:

Civics and government (50%)

US History (20%)

Economics (15%)

Geography and the world (15%)

GED Study Tips - Prep for Your GED Practice EXAM

The best way to prepare for your GED test is to study smart and get plenty of practice in with our GED practice tests. Here are some key tips we think are of value to anyone looking to take the GED.

FOCUS

Best way to prepare is to study smart:

Understand what's on each of the four tests (math, reading, science, and English and language usage)

Focus on the material you're not good at

Develop a flexible study schedule

Study when you are most alert

TIME

The GED is a timed exam. To finish the exam and do your best, you need to keep pace. Answer each question in less than this amount of time:

Reasoning through Language Arts: 1 min 30 sec

Mathematical Reasoning: 2 min 20 sec

Science: 2 min 15 sec

Social Studies: 1 min 35 sec

PRACTICE

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There are many benefits of preparing for your GED exam with practice tests, and studying for your GED test using sample questions is one of the most effective study practices you can use. The advantages of using sample GED tests include:

Concentrating Your Study - As you take more and more sample GED practice tests online you begin to get a feel for the topics that you know well and the areas that need improvement. Many students waste a lot of valuable study time by reviewing material that they are already good at (often because it is easier or makes them feel better). The most effective way to study is to concentrate on the areas that you need help on.

Understanding the Test Format - Every standardized test has its own unique format. As you take your free practice GED tests you will become comfortable with the format of the actual GED test. Once the test day arrives you will have no surprises!

Increasing Your Speed - The GED exams are all timed. Although most students who take the GED feel that there is sufficient time, taking the GED practice tests with self-imposed timers help you budget your time effectively.

Strengthening Your Problem Solving Abilities - As you prep with the sample questions in our free GED practice test, and review the provided explanations, you will increase your ability to solve problems. Solid problem-solving skills will be crucial for you to achieve a passing score on your GED exams, especially the GED mathematics portion.

TEST DAY

BRING

Photo ID - Non-expired and government issued

Calculator - TI-30XS only

DON'T BRING

Notepads - You'll be given 3 erasable note boards and markers

Personal items - This includes purses and backpacks

Electronics - No phones, unapproved calculators, or smart watches

Food/Drink - Not permitted unless medically necessary

WHAT TO EXPECT

Arrival - Be on site least 15 minutes before your appointment

Memorize? - No, you will be provided a formula reference sheet

Breaks - 10-minute breaks are provided between subjects

Issues - Raise your hand if you need to leave your seat, or for technical issues

The GED now has two score levels: GED Passing Score and GED with Honors.

The GED Passing Score is the minimum score that demonstrates high school equivalent skills and abilities

The GED with Honors score demonstrates that the test taker is ready for a career and/or college

The GED test is delivered on a computer and scoring is available on the same day. In most states you can take the same subject test up to three times without an additional waiting time. If you don't pass one of the GED subject tests after three attempts, you will be required to wait an additional 60 days before you try again.

Each of the GED subject tests are scored on a scaled level from 100 to 200 points. A passing score is 145 for each subject. Your GED scores are further categorized as shown below:

100 - 144

Below Passing

Does not demonstrate the skills of a typical high school graduate

145 - 164

GED Passing Score

Demonstrates the skills of a graduating high school senior

165 - 174

GED College Ready

Demonstrates the skills of a graduating high school senior at a level indicating career and college-level readiness

175 - 200

GED College Ready + Credit

Demonstrates college readiness and may be eligible for up to 10 college credit hours

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The GED is the leading high school equivalency test. More than 20 million people have taken the GED, and the GED transcript is accepted by 97% of colleges and employers. The test is designed to measure the knowledge and skills that are essential for career and college readiness.

The GED is offered in English and Spanish, and it can be taken at any of the authorized testing centers. It is administered by computer, and your scores are provided within 3 hours of completion. The minimum passing score is 145, but with a score of 165 you will earn the GED College Ready designation. A score of 175 will allow you to earn college credit for that subject.

If you never received a high school diploma, then passing the GED can be very important to your success in life. It can allow you to go to college, to enroll in vocational training, and to get a better job. But the test is fairly challenging, so be sure to do plenty of test prep, starting with our free GED practice test.

There are four parts to the test:

Reasoning Through Language Arts (150 minutes)

Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)

Science (90 minutes)

Social Studies (70 minutes)

The GED went through a major update in 2014 and has gone through several additional revisions since then. The 2023 GED test is more difficult than it was before all these changes. You should get a good study guide and carefully review this study material. Also, take our online GED practice test. Our free practice questions will give you an idea of how well your preparation is coming along. Once you are getting good scores on these sample questions you will know you are ready for the test. Good luck!

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Please utilize the links below to prepare for your knowledge test in order to obtain your Pennsylvania learner's permit.

Review the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

Be sure to thoroughly review the chapters of the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual provided below. Chapters 2, 3 and 4 contain sample test questions and answers. An audio version of the manual is also available.

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Knowledge Test

Do you think you are ready to take your knowledge test? Please use our Locator service to find a PennDOT location near you. Be sure to bring your completed Non-Commercial Learner's Permit Application (PDF), completed Parent and Guardian Consent form (PDF) and required proof of identity and residency , and appropriate fee.

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Videos

Note: Some of our classroom videos are part of modules that include classroom materials and reflection interviews.

In this classroom clip, Albuquerque teacher Clara Gonzales-Espinoza walks her students through an in-depth discussion of the rich language used in a picture-book version of Cinderella. ( Related resources available)

In this lesson for high school ELLs, students discuss the language used in Nelson Mandela's 1964 Court Speech "An Ideal for Which I am Prepared to Die." ( Related resources available)

Ms. Gonzales-Espinoza discusses the importance of tackling text complexity as part of standards-based instruction for all students, including ELLs. (Includes discussion questions)

Articles

Videos

Educators speak about the role of background knowledge

Articles & lesson plans

Videos

Video: Using sentence frames with ELLs

ESOL specialist Sheila Majdi explains what a sentence frame is and how she might use this strategy with ELLs.

Articles

Videos

In this lesson, middle school students read an excerpt from the novel Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck about a man who takes a road trip with his dog. ( Related resources available)

In this classroom clip, Albuquerque teacher Clara Gonzales-Espinoza leads an in-depth discussion about the nature of the magic used in a picture-book version of "Cinderella." ( Related resources available)

Articles

Videos

In this Common Core-aligned lesson, students read a letter that Captain John Smith of the English Army wrote to Queen Anne in 1616. ( Related resources available)

Videos

Albuquerque teacher Ali Nava walks her students through a cooperative paragraph summarizing the beginning, middle, and end of Burro's Tortillas and uses the exercise as an opportunity to practice their writing skills. ( Related resources available)

Learn how Michelle Lawrence helps her high school ELL students turn their brainstorm into a paragraph.

Articles & classroom tools

Videos

In this video, Ms. Samantha Kirch demonstrates the ways she uses informal assessment to gauge student understanding and provide extra practice with the concept of drawing conclusions.

Dr. Alba Ortiz talks about the importance of having data that allows teams to examine ELLs progress in different areas over time. (Includes discussion questions)

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The Learning Network (The New York Times)

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The Learning Network (The New York Times)

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Articles from The New York Times that include comprehension and discussion questions, vocabulary, and writing prompts to guide a lesson about current events.

Tutors and students could select a news story together to learn more about.

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Teach and learn with The Times: Resources for bringing the world into your classroom

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Writing Prompts (The Learning Network, The New York Times)

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Writing Prompts (The Learning Network, The New York Times)

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Prompts based around a specific article that often ask students to draw on what they read to compose an expository essay.

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Full list of The Learning Network’s writing prompts

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Full list of The Learning Network’s writing prompts

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Over 1,000 Writing Prompts for Students (Published 2018)

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Our biggest list yet, full of questions on everything from video games and fashion to smartphones and parenting.

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College essay prompts

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Below is the complete set of Common App essay prompts for 2023-2024.

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

4. Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

We will also retain the optional community disruption question within the Writing section.

Looking for tips on how to approach the essay? Check out our blog!

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Quizzes and Vocabulary (The Learning Network, The New York Times)

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Short videos that could be used to introduce or explore a grammar or spelling topic.

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A brief introduction to grammar

Grammar is the collection of rules and conventions that make languages go. This section is about Standard American English, but there's something here for everyone.

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Grammar | Arts and humanities | Khan Academy

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Word Games and Quizzes (Merriam-Webster)

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Word Games and Quizzes (Merriam-Webster)

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Challenge yourself with dozens of word games, puzzles, crosswords, and quizzes with new content every day!

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The SAT includes a Reading Test, Writing and Language Test, and Math Test.

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Khan Academy: SAT information and preparation activities

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Khan Academy: SAT information and preparation activities

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SAT (Fall 2023) | Test prep | Khan Academy

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Take real, full-length new SAT practice tests from College Board, watch Sal work through SAT questions, and use Official SAT Practice to get personalized SAT practice tailored just for you.

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8 free, full-length, downloadable SAT practice tests

Can be taken in full or used for activities

Collegeboard writes and administers the SAT, so this is a great place to start for practice tests.

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Download eight official SAT practice tests for free. For practice on the digital SAT, explore full-length linear (nonadaptive) practice tests and full-length practice tests on Bluebook™.

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Eight official SAT practice tests are available for free, both online and on paper.

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Mock Exam

See where you stand with the types of questions you'll see on the real test, and get a personalized score report highlighting your strengths and areas that need improvement.

Our strategy sessions are packed with information about the SAT and the role it plays in college admissions. An expert SAT instructor will cover the content of the test, walk you through sample questions and share some examples of our proven test-taking strategies.

Learn more about the test and figure out if the SAT is right for you. You'll walk through sample questions with an expert instructor and get key test-taking strategies that will help you get a better score.

Our free webinars cover a wide variety of topics including test-taking strategies from our expert instructors that will help you get a better score.

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Free SAT Practice Test | Free SAT Events | The Princeton Review

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Mock Exam See where you stand with the types of questions you'll see on the real test, and get a personalized score report highlighting your strengths and areas that need improvement. Our strategy sessions are packed with information about the SAT and the role it plays in college admissions.

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SAT diagnostic and practice tests broken down by section

Scores completed tests and provides an answer key and score data

Entirely online, which is good for content practice but not relevant to the paper-based SAT

Website has pop-ups to try to get you to sign up for Varsity Tutors, but you don’t have to sign up to get access to the tests.

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Explore the Varsity Learning Tools free diagnostic tests for SAT to determine which academic concepts you understand and which ones require your ongoing attention. Each SAT problem is tagged down to the core, underlying concept that is being tested. The SAT diagnostic test results highlight how you performed on each area of the test. You can then utilize the results to create a personalized study plan that is based on your particular area of need.

Our completely free SAT practice tests are the perfect way to brush up your skills. Take one of our many SAT practice tests for a run-through of commonly asked questions. You will receive incredibly detailed scoring results at the end of your SAT practice test to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. Pick one of our SAT practice tests now and begin!

What is the SAT?

The SAT is a standardized test used by colleges to help them evaluate potential students. It is intended to measure a student's ability and readiness for college courses in three subject areas: Reading; Writing; and Math. Whether you need SAT tutoring in Atlanta, SAT tutoring in Houston, or SAT tutoring in San Francisco, working one-on-one with an expert may be just the boost your studies need.

How do I prepare for the SAT?

Varsity Tutors offers free SAT Practice Tests for you to use in preparing for the SAT. Our free SAT Practice Tests are written by teachers, professors, content specialists, and tutors. There are Full-Length SAT Practice Tests available for each section of the test. Each of these complete practice tests can help you get better idea of your current level of knowledge. They can also assist you in creating an individualized study plan that meets your needs. The results page that follows the test will tell you which concepts you already understand, and which concepts need some additional review. Varsity Tutors also offers resources like an SAT prep book to help with your self-paced study, or you may want to consider an SAT tutor. The results page also offers tons of information you can incorporate into your study plan, like step-by-step explanations of the correct answers and links that provide key concept review. When you're ready, you can return to take another Full-Length SAT Practice Test to gauge your progress and refine your study plan. In addition to the SAT practice tests and SAT tutoring, you may also want to consider checking out our SAT question of the day.

How much does it cost to take the SAT?

It costs $51.00 to register for the SAT.

When can I take the SAT?

It is possible to take the SAT in October, November, December, January, May, and June. The SAT is given once during each of these months. You can take the test as many times as you like, but it is most common for students to take the SAT twice: once at the end of their junior year of high school, and once at the beginning of their senior year of high school.

Are the SAT's sections always given in the same order?

Yes, the SAT always gives its sections in the same order. The Essay section is always first; it is followed by two multiple-choice Writing sections, three multiple-choice Critical Reading sections, three multiple-choice Mathematics sections, and finally one ungraded multiple-choice section that varies in content. Our free SAT Practice Tests allow you to study what you need to study when you need to study it, so you don't have to stick with the order of the official SAT test if you don't want to.

What materials can I bring with me when I take the SAT?

You must bring your admission ticket and photo identification, i.e. a driver's license. You will also need two no. 2 pencils, an eraser, and a calculator for the math section. Bringing a small snack and a bottle of water is also recommended, as you're allowed to drink water and have a snack during the break.

How is my SAT Score calculated?

For each question on the test students receive 1 point for a correct answer, lose ¼ of a point for each incorrect answer, and receive 0 points for questions left blank. The total of these points is the student's raw score, which is then transplanted into a scaled score based on the relative success of other students who have taken the same test. The scaled score ranges from 200-800. 200 is the worst possible score you can receive, while 800 is a perfect score.

When and how will I find out how I did on the SAT?

Generally, students find out how they performed on the SAT about two or three weeks after taking it. Scores can be accessed online or through your school, or they'll be sent in the mail. If you choose to have your scores sent in the mail, be aware that it will take longer for you to receive your scores than if you accessed them online.

What changes are being made to the SAT in 2016?

The SAT will be getting a makeover starting in 2016. The essay section for SAT Writing will become optional to students, certain parts of the SAT Math section will no longer allow the use of a calculator, and the total score on the SAT will be changed to a scale of only 1600 (akin to previous versions of the exam). The current guessing penalty will also be removed, crediting skipped questions and incorrect questions equally on the new version of the test. Sentence completion questions, currently found in the SAT Critical Reading section, will be removed and the vocabulary list for the SAT will be changing to more relevant words to the college educational experience. Overall, the new SAT will test the same topics, but in new formats and with new benefits to better accommodate high school curricula and prepare students for college.

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Explore the Varsity Learning Tools free diagnostic tests for SAT to determine which academic concepts you understand and which ones require your ongoing attention. Each SAT problem is tagged down to the core, underlying concept that is being tested. The SAT diagnostic test results highlight how you performed on each area of the test.

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5 free, full-length, downloadable PSAT practice tests

Could be useful for students preparing for the PSAT or interested in additional high-school level activities.

Not recommended for SAT prep.

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We want to help you succeed on the SAT. Here you'll find practice tests with explanations for every question. You'll also find other PSAT preparation resources available from McGraw-Hill. We've put all of our proven expertise into making sure you're ready for this difficult exam.

Practice Tests

Take 5 full-length PSAT practice tests to assess where you are in your preparation and get comfortable with the test format.

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Proliteracy: Understanding Finance and Money

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Proliteracy: Understanding Finance and Money

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Free online course

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Additional focus on reading strategies and skills, including vocabulary

Works on any device

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Finance and capital markets (Khan Academy)

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Finance and capital markets (Khan Academy)

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Videos about a wide variety of financial literacy topics for students and tutors to watch and discuss

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Adult Citizenship Education Strategies for Volunteers

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Bridges in Mathematics | The Math Learning Center | MLC

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The Math Learning Center offers a comprehensive standards-based math program as well as innovative supplemental resources.

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Sharing in an app allows educators to pose problems and investigations for students by using an 8-character code or link. Students can share their thinking with their teachers and classmates. Share codes remain available for continued use for 18 months from the date they are last accessed.
Watch the video to learn how sharing works.

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Discover Mathigon, the Mathematical Playground. Learning mathematics has never been so interactive and fun!

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Resources in English and Spanish

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The FDIC Money Smart financial education program can help people of all ages enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships. First released in 2001 and regularly updated since then, Money Smart has a long track record of success.

Featured Resources

Money Smart Program

Explore Money Smart tools and strategies to engage others, as well as tools to learn on your own.

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It's time to improve literacy skills during social studies instruction and ensure that readers of all abilities have what they need to access grade-level social studies concepts.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Resources

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Resources

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If you are a financial practitioner, educator or other professional who helps consumers plan and manage their money, these materials will help you strengthen your professional practice.

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Employment Resources for Justice-Impacted People

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Employment Resources for Justice-Impacted People

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An actual ACT Science Test contains 40 questions to be answered in 35 minutes.

Read the passage carefully.

Refer to the scientific information in the passage when answering the question.

Read and consider all of the answer choices before you choose the one that best responds to the question.

Note conflicting viewpoints in some passages.

Click on letter choices below to view the correct answer and explanations.

For full interaction with the Practice, please view this page on a tablet or desktop device.

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Seven sets of free The ACT Science practice test questions that you can use to familiarize yourself with the test instructions and format.

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HiSET Language Arts: Reading Practice Test

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GED Math Equations and Word Problems Answer Key

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In 10 episodes, Thomas Frank teaches you study skills! Based on introductory college-level material and scientific studies, this course takes you through the tools and skills you need to get better at studying and finishing assignments in school and beyond.

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connectivity to reliable internet and access to low-cost devices, provide foundational digital skills instruction and tech support, provide upskilling, job training and employment support, and provide referrals to digital literacy or other services to help them meet their personal goals.

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Whoever you are helping, it is likely that they will have something specific they would like to be able to do online. If not, try to find out what your learner's interests are. If they like cooking, for example, you could show them how to research recipes online.

You could find yourself helping with almost anything but some typical examples include...

* Connecting with friends and family using video tools
* Online banking
* Online shopping
* Registering on a GP website for repeat prescriptions
* Joining virtual exercise classes on Zoom or YouTube
* Accessing free audio books or TV programmes.

We've got plenty of guides on all these topics here.

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Helping others as a remote Digital Champion: top techniques

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Digital Literacy Action Plan (DLAP) Tools

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Implementation Plan: Are there training and startup requirements? Can you do this with current resources, or will you need additional resources?

Internal Asset Mapping

1. What partners do you already have that can help your efforts?

2. Do you know of any refurbishing programs in your community, or do you know of any digital literacy programs offered at your library?

3. Do you know of any services available in your community for people with learning disabilities?

4. Are there any upskilling programs you can connect learners to?

5. Are there any agencies working with immigrant communities that can help you recruit or help with language access?

6. What low-cost connection services are available in your area? This asset mapping guide developed by can be helpful.

→ Digital Learning Curriculum - In addition to identifying equipment needs and assets in your community, you also want to identify digital learning curriculum. provides relevant material and valuable learning resources. You can find more . Diverse organizations and employers, both big and small, would benefit greatly from national sharing of research and best practices in instruction and assessment in developing both essential technology skills and digital resilience .

What do you need to provide services?

Where do you plan to establish the Digital Navigator program?

It could be embedded into an existing community institution or an established organization, like a library, a housing authority, school, a retail store, laundromat, or a social service agency; or it could support another program agenda, like workforce training, adult literacy, health services, financial literacy, public childhood education, or some other kind of existing program. If the answer is "standalone community Digital Navigator program," then who's the "owner"? Is there a sponsoring organization in place?
"This is where we inspire people to be creative. Digital Navigator services can be provided in diverse locations around the community to make services more accessible -laundromats, DVM, retail stores, barbershops, etc." - Alison Ascher Webber at EdTech Center at World Education and
Do you plan to raise money to support the program?

Who will provide services?

Professionals, educators, trained staff, or trained volunteers? How would you recruit? What characteristics do they need to have? What skills do they need? How would you provide the training required?

If working from home, they will need a dedicated phone line, headset, internet subscription, and computer. Interactions happen by phone, video phone, and additionally via remote desktop once the client is online.
→ Digital Navigator Responsibilities:
The Digital Navigator acts as a liaison, providing individualized or small group assistance regarding connectivity services information, devices and foundational digital skills. The Digital Navigator educates learner-workers so they can make their own decisions, resolving any emerging problems that learner-workers might face with accuracy and efficiency. This assistance is provided primarily by voice telephone but may also include in-person, email, text, video chat, and other communication methods that work for the learner.

More specifically, a Digital Navigator will

Identify and assess learner-workers' needs

Build relationships and trust with the learner-workers through open and interactive communication

Provide accurate, valid and complete information regarding access, devices and connectivity using the right methods/tools

Offer foundational skills or make referrals to education programs where learner-workers can upskill, and search or apply for jobs.

Keep records of learner-workers interactions, process learner-workers records, and file documents

Follow up with learner-workers to ensure goals have been met

Data entry (as needed)

To access the Digital Navigator Resource Hub, click
→ Digital Navigator profile:
A competent Digital Navigator:

Is comfortable with technology

Has the ability and desire to learn and teach basic technological concepts related to internet services, computer and device characteristics, online services, and applications.

Has the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures

Is able to build trust with clients

Is patient, compassionate and supportive

Is a creative problem solver, and negotiates and handles stressful situations in a positive manner

Is service-oriented, conducting itself in an approachable and professional manner

→ Digital Navigator Job Description
To help stakeholders, the NDIA has developed a baseline job description for staffers to do Digital Navigator work that can be tailored to meet local needs. Sample job descriptions from and are also available.
→ Digital Navigator skills and competencies and Training needs
A Navigator's professional training will include:

Understanding Digital Equity, Digital Inclusion, Digital Resilience, and Digital Literacy

Strategies to effectively identify learner-workers' needs, and goal setting

Strategies to provide basic procedural training and support to learner-workers over the phone or online, using remote learning tools and strategies, , including ELLs.

Fundamentals of Adult Learning and Trauma-informed coaching

Click here to access the Digital Navigator Training Guide that can be customized to your needs. For more information, please contact Priyanka Sharma at priyanka_sharma@worlded.org
→ Volunteer Recruitment
Digital Navigators can be full or part-time staff or volunteers. For more information on how to establish a volunteer program at your organization, see . This a lso provides good information. Another good source of information is VolunteerMatch; you can find a list of webinars related to volunteer management .

Universities can be a good way to recruit volunteers. Immigrant advocacy agencies can also help you recruit bilingual volunteers able to provide services in the languages spoken in your community.

A volunteer job description with specific time commitments, will set the expectations clear from the beginning. Volunteers can be and often are highly committed individuals, but they need clarity and support. Connecting them with callers soon after training is important to keep them motivated.

Building an ecosystem for Digital Resilience: Do you know potential partners offering complementary, wrap-around, or supportive services? What strategic alliances with businesses, governments, and other organizations or institutions, can be made to ensure digital inclusion?

As mentioned earlier, programs might address only one or two of the elements of digital inclusion. As a result, collaboration within organizations is fundamental to help community members be fully connected.

In building this ecosystem, it is important to consider how the people you serve will be able to access all of the elements of digital inclusion (affordable connectivity, affordable devices, digital literacy skills, or tech support). Do you know potential partners offering complementary, wrap-around or supportive services? What strategic alliances with businesses, governments, and other organizations or institutions, can be made to ensure digital inclusion? Also, consider whether your program might duplicate or even compete with existing community efforts.

"Today, siloed funding and limited coordination across employers, education and service providers, government, philanthropy, technology developers, and other stakeholders impacts learner-workers' ability to pursue digital learning and upskilling opportunities.

A successful strategy requires building innovative partnerships. Alliances among government, private sector, philanthropic and community leaders, adult education and workforce organizations, libraries, and other systems need to participate in order to ensure no citizen is left out.

Some important actors to consider are:

Senior city officials, technology players in the community, advocates/representatives of underserved citizens, economic development agencies, health care providers, immigrant advocacy organizations, legal agencies and clinics, financial sector players, chambers of commerce and entrepreneurs, school system members, public library system leaders, academics, not-for-profit executive directors (technology centers), foundation executives, among others.

More ideas can also be found on this developed by NDIA. This from Power Up: The Campaign for Digital Inclusion also offers relevant information.

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→ Guiding principles of this community of practice:
This community of practice exists to ensure that every resident of our community has home internet access, basic equipment and technical support, and foundational skills to access information and resources to improve themselves, their families, and their communities.

We work together to promote the recruitment, training, deployment, and effective use of the Digital Navigator model to address digital inclusion needs in multiple settings, organizations, and communities. We exist to advocate for universal, affordable broadband access and basic digital literacy and/or upskilling through coordinated public and community initiatives.

Objectives: We share experiences, challenges, and best practices in piloting Digital Navigation efforts across the country. We share resources and collectively learn and identify best practices for future implementations. We promote programs that utilize Digital Navigators as a strategy to secure and expand equitable internet access, digital literacy, and digital inclusion. We share resources and experiences to improve our practice and to expand the Digital Navigator model.

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Implementation Plan: Are there training and startup requirements? Can you do this with current resources, or will you need additional resources? Internal Asset Mapping What partners do you already have that can help your efforts? Do you know of any refurbishing programs in your community, or do you know of any digital literacy programs offered at your library?

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