Use of the ACT Assessment by Examinees With

This report summarizes selected information from' American College Testing (ACT) Program records (1978-79 through 1982-83) for five groups of ACT Assessment examinees: (1) examinees who indicated that they did not have a disability that might require special services from the college they planned to attend (these 0 examinees tested on national test dates under timed conditions and used standard materials); (2) examinees who indicated that they did have a disability that might require special services from the college they planned to attend, but who tested on a national test date under timed conditions and used standard materials; (3) examinees who were specially tested because of motor (physical and learning) disabilities; (4) examinees who were specially tested because of visual disabilities; and (5) examinees who were specially tted because of auditory disabilities. Self-reported high school gi'ades, ACT Assessment scores, and accuracy of predicted college grades are discussed. The final section of the paper includes / recommendations for further research. Appended statistical tables conclude the document. (Author/KM) C. Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be mad