Aurora University to Host Review Sessions for State Test

AURORA, Ill, August 16, 2007—Aurora University will host three review sessions to prepare students for the Illinois State Board of Education Basic Skills Test.

The public is invited to the series sponsored by AU's Center for Teaching and Learning. Advance registration is required. The cost is $25 for the public and free to AU students and alumni.

The schedule is:

• Aug. 25: A test overview is from 9 a.m. to noon. The location will be announced. The review will cover test-taking strategy, reading comprehension, and math I.
• Aug. 27: Math II will be reviewed from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at a location to be announced. Word problems, proportions, algebra, pre-algebra skills, and logic are discussed.
• Sept. 4: Language arts and writing will be reviewed from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at a location to be announced.

Education and social work majors who hope to work in public school systems are required to pass the five-hour Basic Skills test to be certified.

Eric Schwarze, center director, said instruction, practice problems, and handout materials are included in the review sessions.

He said the center also provides one-on-one tutoring for the state test to AU students at no charge. He stressed that the sessions are for students taking the Basic Skills Test, not specific subject tests in elementary education, social work, history, and nursing.

To register or for information, call (630) 844-5520.

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