School of Literature, Communication, and Culture
The
Regents' Testing Program
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Preparation
Follow the links below to access materials that can help you prepare for the Regents' Exam. All materials listed are used in the Regents' Test Prep. course RGTR 1098/RGTE 1099.
Students who wish to prepare with additional materials can also purchase the following texts at Engineer's Bookstore and the Georgia Tech Barnes & Noble:
Essay
For the essay section of the exam, each student will be given four general-knowledge topics and will be asked to write an essay about one of those topics.
Essay Instructions and a Sample Essay Booklet
Essay Rating Instructions and Sample Rated Essays
The Complete List of Approved Essay Topics
Analyzing/Interpreting the Essay Topics
Writing the Introduction, Part I
Writing the Introduction, Part II
Reading
The reading comprehension section of the Regents' Exam consists of 54 multiple-choice questions, divided into 5-8 questions on each of 9 short reading passages ranging from 175 to 325 words in length. The passages are drawn from a variety of sources including college textbooks, popular magazines, encyclopedia entries, and short fiction. The test is multiple choice, and scan sheets are used. The questions assess four reading skill sets:
- Vocabulary
- Literal Comprehension
- Inferential Comprehension
- Analysis.
Regents' Reading Test Description and Overview
Practice Reading Test with Instructional Feedback & Item Analysis for Same Test
Additional Information and Resources:
Commonly Asked Questions & Answers
Georgia State University: Regents' Exam Program General Info
Please direct any other questions regarding the Regents' Exam or RGTR 1098/RGTE 1099 to
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