Educational Assessments (K-12 & College Admissions):
* SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test): A widely used college admissions test in the United States.
* ACT (American College Testing): Another major college admissions test in the United States, often seen as a competitor to the SAT.
* PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test): A practice test for the SAT, often used in high schools.
* AP Exams (Advanced Placement Exams): Tests given at the end of advanced high school courses, offering college credit.
* IB Exams (International Baccalaureate Exams): Internationally recognized exams for students in the IB program.
* GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): A standardized test required for many graduate school programs.
* GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test): A standardized test required for many business school programs.
* LSAT (Law School Admission Test): A standardized test required for many law school programs.
* MCAT (Medical College Admission Test): A standardized test required for many medical schools.
* State standardized tests (e.g., STAAR, PARCC, Smarter Balanced): Tests used to measure student achievement and school performance within specific states. The names vary by state.
Other Standardized Tests:
* IQ Tests (e.g., Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - WAIS, Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales): Measure cognitive abilities and intelligence.
* Personality Tests (e.g., Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - MBTI, Big Five personality traits): Assess personality traits and preferences.
* Professional Licensing Exams (e.g., USMLE for medical doctors, Bar exam for lawyers): Tests required for professional licensure.
* Achievement Tests: Measure knowledge and skills in specific subjects (e.g., a test on a specific curriculum topic).
* Aptitude Tests: Measure potential to learn or acquire skills (e.g., a mechanical aptitude test).
This is not an exhaustive list, as many specialized standardized tests exist for various purposes. The common thread is that they are designed to provide a consistent and objective measurement of a particular attribute or skill set.