The Classic Learning Test, first unveiled a decade ago by the for-profit company Classic Learning Initiatives, assesses high schoolers’ verbal reasoning, grammar and writing, and math skills, just like its competitors do. The Classic Learning Test has won the favor of some Republican politicians who promote a “back to basics” approach to education. What is on the Classic Learning Test? “We’ve got people left, right, and center,” he said, of the CLT board. The College Board disagrees.