Resources for the Test of Academic Proficiency



Lewis University Resources

Test of Academic Proficiency Review Sessions

The College of Education will be offering review sessions in Language Arts and Math during the fall 2013 semester to assist those planning to take the Test of Academic Proficiency.  If you are taking your TAP test before that time, please be sure to utilize the resources below.

  • The College of Education has purchased the ILTS Online Course and Practice Tests from Longsdale Publishing.  To access this resource, please locate the following URL with your web browser:  http://www.longsdalepub.com/courses/ilts/start/index.html. This URL will direct you to a Web page welcoming you to the ILTS Online Course and Practice Tests.  Click on the “Register NEW Account” button.  Contact Jean Lucas at (815) 836-5847 or by e-mail at lucasje@lewisu.edu to get the school number and key to log in.

After entering the school number and key, the next screen to appear will require you to enter an e-mail address and your first and last name into the spaces provided.  The ID Number field is optional.  When you have completed the registration process, you will be issued a user name and password. Since you will be asked to enter your user name and password each time you login, it is important that you keep a copy in a safe place. You will be required to complete these practice tests if you plan to participate in the Math and/or Language Arts Review Sessions mentioned below.  

  • Leckrone Academic Resource Center (LARC)

    LARC offers help to students to improve academic performance through advising, tutoring, and innovative academic programs. This also includes their hosting of the Writing Center, which offers writing tutors to help students at any stage of the writing process.

Other resources to help you prepare for the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency:



  • Test of Academic Proficiency-Prep

    The College of Education at Lewis University has provided access to an online study guide created by the Illinois Community College Board. The guide includes a lesson for each of the Illinois Learning Standards that are addressed in these Tests. These lessons provide explanations of the major concepts for each of the learning standards. There is also a practice test called a Learning Survey that will help you identify areas for further study for the real test.

    For access to this online study guide, please click on the following link:

    http://www.basicskillsprep.org/login.jsp

    • Click on "Register Student."
    • In the next window click on "Register Student" again.
    • Enter Lewis’ candidate passcode: FV8YF5HKSX (NOTE: all caps).
    • Complete the information in the next window and click "Submit."

Testing Website




Other State Basic Skills Exam Study Guides

There are a variety of online resources for Basic Skills-type tests that are required in other states. It may be helpful for you to take some of their practice tests as well.  See below for links to their sites.

Study Guides and Strategies

  • How To Study Website
    This website has a variety of resources for study skills, which are listed both by the process of studying and by topic. Each topic then has a list of handouts, prioritized by importance and interest. Topics include: Getting Ready, Taking in Information, Processing Information, Output, How to Study, and How to Write.

  • Study Guides and Strategies
    This website has an extensive list of resources, and can even be translated into multiple languages. Topics are as varied as Time Management, Learning with Others, Classroom Participation, Reading, Writing Basics, Test Preparation, and Test Taking.

  • Enhance My Writing
    This website claims to have “a complete collection of indispensable writing resources.” There are four major categories of information on the site: Writing Resources, Writing Library, Writing Workshop, and Awards and Honors. This site is more like a clearinghouse for other resources on the web than an actual tutorial site.

  • http://www.time-management-for-students.com
    This site is geared specifically for college students and offers ways to “manage college, work, and fun.” Because of the flexibility of college students’ schedules, as well as the myriad demands on their time and attention, college can be a tough juggling act for students. This site offers ways to set goals, manage stress, and use your time more effectively.

Other Universities' Test of Academic Proficiency Resources

              A very brief guide to some resources on preparing for the Basic Skills test.

Writing Resources