ASSESSMENTS Name of Test
Who Takes It
Time of Year
WHY??
MAP Reading MAP Math
9th, 10th, 11th graders
3 times each year: Fall (Aug/Sept) Winter (December) Spring (March)
Progress throughout the year (growth) in reading and math. Used for placement, reclassification, intervention, lesson planning
PSAT 8/9 PSAT NMSQT SAT
9th graders 10th & 11th graders 12th graders
TBD
College readiness and college entrance exams
District Writing Assessment DWA
All grades
TBD
Yearly writing assessment Used for placement, reclassification, intervention, lesson planning
ELPAC
All English Learners that have not yet reclassified
February
Yearly progress in acquiring the English language Used for placement, reclassification, intervention, lesson planning
SBAC ELA SBAC Math CAST Science
11th graders
March April
Mastery of California English, Math and Next Generation Science Standards. Used for reclassification, readiness for college level work in English and Math (Early Assessment Program EAP)
AP Tests
All students in AP classes
TBD Specific tests on specific days
Mastery of material in advanced placement classes; can earn college credit with successful score
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB
10th & 12th graders
TBD
Aptitude test in 10 different areas Career interest and exploration Skills and qualifications for different careers
Seal of Biliteracy Exam
Selected 12th graders
April
Final step in earning the Seal of Biliteracy for students that are fluent in English and a second language
Common Assessments
All students in their enrolled classes
Throughout year
Teacher/Department created exams that assess student mastery of class content Used as part of class grade
TIPS for Tests 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Be present! Scores are usually lower in a makeup situation Get a good night’s sleep the night before Eat breakfast Bring water, pencil and any other required supplies Some exams you can study for, some not – but no matter what… ALWAYS GIVE IT YOUR BEST EFFORT!!
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