The PERT is an untimed computer-adaptive test, specifically developed for Florida. It is based on postsecondary readiness competencies. Its purpose is to measure your scholar’s college and career readiness in reading, writing, and/or mathematics. This test may fulfill requirements for scholars to participate in college dual enrollment courses. Benefits of dual enrolment include:
It is critical for scholars to understand how important it is to take these tests seriously and to do his or her very best. Test results will have a direct impact on the math and language arts courses in which a scholar will be placed. If State Board cut scores are not met, scholars will be enrolled in readiness or success courses, with no exemptions allowed, including scholars who plan to enter the military or a job after graduation from high school.
There are unlimited opportunities to take free online sample tests for math, reading, and writing at any time in order to become familiar with the testing software, item types, and online tools such as the calculator that s/he will encounter and use during testing at: CollegeSuccess portal. We recommend using the completely free P.E.R.T. study guide available anytime at: Florida’s Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) Study Guide
It is important for scholars and families to understand the following policies before testing:
For more information about P.E.R.T., visit the Florida Department of Education website at this link: Academics
The PERT is an untimed computer-adaptive test, specifically developed for Florida. It is based on postsecondary readiness competencies. Its purpose is to measure your scholar’s college and career readiness in reading, writing, and/or mathematics. This test may fulfill requirements for scholars to participate in college dual enrollment courses. Benefits of dual enrolment include:
It is critical for scholars to understand how important it is to take these tests seriously and to do his or her very best. Test results will have a direct impact on the math and language arts courses in which a scholar will be placed. If State Board cut scores are not met, scholars will be enrolled in readiness or success courses, with no exemptions allowed, including scholars who plan to enter the military or a job after graduation from high school.
There are unlimited opportunities to take free online sample tests for math, reading, and writing at any time in order to become familiar with the testing software, item types, and online tools such as the calculator that s/he will encounter and use during testing at: CollegeSuccess portal. We recommend using the completely free P.E.R.T. study guide available anytime at: Florida’s Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) Study Guide
It is important for scholars and families to understand the following policies before testing:
For more information about P.E.R.T., visit the Florida Department of Education website at this link: Academics