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Quick Guide To LearningExpress Library

Find practice tests for civil service exams, the GED, graduate school entrance exams and so much more. Take the practice tests online at the Madison Public Library, from home or from school, have them scored and find out how you did!

• What is LearningExpress Library?
• How do I access LearningExpress Library?
• How do I find the test I'm looking for?
• What can I use LearningExpress Library for?

What is LearningExpress Library?

LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, online database of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. You can take as many tests as you need - an amazing variety are available including including college and graduate placement tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAD, LSAT), elementary and high school tests (Advanced Placement; High School, Middle School, and Elementary School Skills), and career preparation exams (GED, EMS, Firefighter, PPST - Praxis, Civil Service, and reading, math and writing skills practice).

How do I access LearningExpress Library?

To connect to LearningExpress Library, go to the Madison Public Library web page. By choosing Research > Databases > LearningExpress Library from the Madison Public Library web page, you will be able to access LearningExpress from anywhere. Or, access the database here.

LearningExpress Library’s main page will come up. Sign in as a new or returning user and you are ready to go. You must register in order to use this database. On the welcome screen, click on Register to choose a username and password. Keep in mind, if you plan on using the database from home, your username should be your library card number. Once you've registered, you can add practice tests and courses to My Center and begin.

How do I find the test I'm looking for?

Once you've logged in, choose one of the Learning Centers from the menu bar on the left. This will take you to a screen with all the tests and categories in that Learning Center. Click on Add to My Center and then Start This Test Now. Once you've placed a test or course in My Center you can access it there for 30 days. See the examples for more information.

You can also search for tests and courses.

What can I use LearningExpress Library for?

You can use LearningExpress to take practice tests for school or work or to help improve skills in topics like math, vocabulary and spelling. There are exams for the elementary, middle, and high school level as well higher education. Exams for civil service jobs, healthcare, the military, TOEFL and U.S. Citizenship are also available.

See some sample questions and how to find the answers:

• Example 1: I would like to work on improving my test-taking skills overall. Is there a way to practice things like fractions, decimals and grammar?
• Example 2: Tutors are very expensive. Does LearningExpress have anything to offer my children?
• Example 3: I am looking for a job. Are there tests that can help me prepare for work in certain fields?
• Example 4: Can I use LearningExpress to learn how to use Microsoft Office?
• Example 5: What material is available for the US Citizenship Exam?

More information is available on the LearningExpress Library Help page.

 

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