Basic Skills Mock Test and Review

One of the many requirements an education major must meet to become a teacher in the state of Illinois is the Illinois Certification Testing System’s Test of Basic Skills. This test assesses an individual’s knowledge and understanding of mathematics, reading and writing. Successful completion of the exam is also a requirement for Saint Xavier students entering the School of Education.

To help SXU students prepare for the exam, the Learning Center offers a mock test and a month of review and tutoring.  The mock test simulates the actual test and gives students a good idea of how they might perform on the actual exam.  Trained Learning Center tutors who are familiar with the exam and its content facilitate the supplemental review and study sessions of basic reading, writing and math concepts. 

The mock test program is offered once each semester, including the summer semester.  Dates and times for the mock test and the subsequent study sessions are announced at the beginning of each semester.   The mock test program is free of charge, but offered only to current Saint Xavier students, alumni and faculty/staff. For more information or to register for the mock test program, contact the Learning Center at (773) 298-3956.

Spring/Summer 2008 Mock Test Review Sessions

  Saturday Class Tuesday Class
English & Math Review Sessions Every Saturday (7 weeks)
Begins April 19th
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday (7 weeks)
Begins April 22nd
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

 

Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions about the Learning Center’s mock test program.
Illinois Certification Testing System