常见问题
Students, faculty, and administrators at Austin Peay are committed to the common goal 学术上的卓越. 本次考试的结果为我们的学校提供了有价值的信息 追求卓越. The state of Tennessee requires Austin Peay to give an exam that assesses students’ 批判性思维能力. 该考试有助于评估和提高有效性 奥斯丁·皮伊大学和整个州的通识教育.
奥斯汀·皮伊使用了 加州批判性思维能力测试(CCTST). The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recognizes CCTST as one of three 可用于此评估的经批准的测试仪器. 使用这个测试 by colleges and universities nationwide to evaluate the effectiveness of general education coursework. The CCTST provides an objective measure of students’ critical thinking 推理能力.
The CCTST is a 34 question, multiple-choice test similar to other standardized tests 在你的教育生涯中拍摄的. 这些问题的难度很大. This exam can be taken on any computer, tablet, or phone with internet access via 安全的网页浏览器. 你可以在一天中的任何时间、任何地点参加考试. 你将有45分钟的时间来完成测试. 我们建议你留出大约100万美元 整个测试过程需要一个小时.
Individual scores are kept confidential and are not recorded on transcripts. Instead, the aggregate results of the 高中毕业考试 provide important information to faculty and administrators to help Austin Peay evaluate and improve the undergraduate learning experience. Comparing Austin Peay’s scores to those nationwide also allows the university an opportunity to earn additional state appropriations used to further improve student 学习与成就.
Completion of the 高中毕业考试 is required of all students graduating with their 不论专业，第一个学士学位. 获取毕业要求的完整列表 还有截止日期，请联系 Graduation ，电话:(931)221-7150或 graduation@basilinfracon.com 如需进一步协助. 副学士、第二学士或学士学位毕业的学生 研究生学位不需要参加.
No. The 高中毕业考试 is required by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as a way to measure students’ critical thinking 推理能力. The assessment helps to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of general education at Austin Peay 以及其他州立大学.
The First Destination Survey is required by state and federal agencies to track what 我们的毕业生毕业后打算做什么. 调查结果有所帮助 us know whether students are planning to enter the workforce, continue their education, 或者担任军队或公民职务. 此项调查可通过点击 link below:
高中毕业考试不同于 主要现场测试，这是一个单独的毕业要求. 主要实地测试是进行评估 通过基于特定专业所涵盖的内容的课程. 请与您的 program's representative or academic advisor for dates and times when these tests will be offered. Requests for exemptions to the 主要现场测试 must be directed 致系主任.
The test can be taken any time during a student's final year at Austin Peay. Most students opt to take the test during their final semester after applying for graduation. The 高中毕业考试 is given three times a year (summer, fall, spring). You must 在毕业前完成高中毕业考试 发表的最后期限 在你即将毕业的那个学期.
Testing ends shortly before finals each semester, so you should not delay testing. It is your responsibility to be aware of the testing deadline and ensure you register 并在截止日期前参加考试. 你应该报高级班 Exit Exam as soon as you apply to graduate, even if you are not sure you will be approved to graduate. You may miss the testing deadline if you apply for graduation late in the semester. Regardless of the status of your graduation application, if you fail to take the 高中毕业考试 before the testing deadline you must wait until the following 学期考试. Individuals are not be permitted to take the 高中毕业考试 outside 每学期安排的测试.
The 高中毕业考试 can be taken at any time that is convenient for you, day or night, 从任何能稳定上网的地方. 因为考试需要你 concentrate and answer questions thoughtfully, plan to set aside an hour of uninterrupted time in a quiet location when you can focus on the questions asked.
Step by step instructions 将指导您使用web浏览器进行测试.
你有45分钟的时间来完成测试. 我们建议你留出一个小时左右的时间 对于整个测试体验.
The time begins after you have entered your demographic information, as soon as you 开始回答考试问题. 你可以提前完成，但不要着急回答 尽可能小心. 在15分钟内提交的考试将被取消 丢弃的，不被认为是有效的响应. 你的答案会自动出现 submitted at the end of the 45 minutes, whether you have completed all the questions or not.
If you have a disability that may affect your academic performance, please contact the 残疾学生资源中心办公室 to schedule testing accommodations for the 高中毕业考试: phone: (931) 221-6230, 电话:(931)221- 6278，传真:(931)221-7102，电子邮件: sdrc@basilinfracon.com.
Technical support is available by calling 了解评估 at (650) 697-5628.
You are welcome to take the test at campus facilities like the library and computer 实验室开放的时候. 但是，如果这些资源不可用，您将需要 在有稳定网络连接的设备上参加考试. 如果你有问题 accessing technology or internet to complete this requirement, please contact 远程教育:电话:(931)221-6625，邮箱: online@basilinfracon.com.
The 高中毕业考试 measures critical thinking, which is more about how 你想，而不是 what you know. 了解评估准备了两份指南。”我怎样才能准备好参加批判性思维测试?” and “如何为考试做准备” 帮助你理解批判性思维测试的目的.
This test is scored based on the number of questions answered correctly. There is no penalty for guessing, so you should try to answer every question. It is better 猜测答案总比不回答好. 如果你对a有一些了解 question and can eliminate one or more of the answer choices as wrong, your chance 选择正确答案的能力提高了.
Unless otherwise specified for specific majors by an academic department, no minimum score or level of achievement on senior assessments listed in the baccalaureate degree requirementS是毕业的必修课. 参与 testing is a graduation requirement for all students, and a commitment to performing well is expected.1
1 2023-24 Undergraduate Bulletin, University-Wide 学位要求s, Testing as a 学位要求
Each student will receive his or her score upon completion of testing. Your scoring information may be helpful to you in articulating your skills and abilities to employers 或者研究生院.
总分衡量的是学生的批判性思维能力. 了解评估 explains the score received and the five subcategories in a two page guide that can 点击下面的链接下载.