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At the district level, data are used to monitor student progress and make instructional determinations. Varies by EOC (1.5 - 3 hours) Fall, Spring and Summer 6 ASSESSMENT NAME OVERVIEW/PURPOSE POPULATION HOW DATA ARE USED AND SHARED ESTIMATED STUDENT TIME REQUIRED TESTING WINDOW Missouri Constitution Test A part of Missouri State graduation requirements. Students in grade 11 or 12 completing American Government course Data shared with students and parents. 45 minutes Fall US Constitution Test A part of Missouri State graduation requirements. Students in grade 11 or 12 completing American Government course Data shared with students and parents. 45 minutes Fall Civics Exam A part of Missouri State graduation requirements. Students in grade 11 or 12 completing American Government course (Starting with class of 2020) Data shared with students and parents. 30 minutes Fall W-APT-K/ WIDA Screener A part of the State assessment plan. Used as a screener and assessment of students’ English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students in grades K-12 (students who may be eligible for English Language [EL] services) At the district level, data are used to determine placement in the EL program and to make instructional decisions. 70 minutes Upon enrollment ACCESS for ELLs A part of the State assessment plan. Students in grades K-12 (students eligible for EL services) Performance data are returned to the District in the spring. Varies Winter Missouri Personal Finance (EOC) A part of Missouri State graduation requirements for students not taking a stand-alone Personal Finance course. Students in grades 11 or 12 taking AP Economics Data are used at the State level for accountability. 30 minutes Fall Missouri Physical Fitness Gram A part of the State assessment plan. Students in grades 5, 7, 9 Data are used at the State level for accountability. 30 minutes Fall, Winter and Spring 7
Students in grades 11 or 12 taking AP Economics Data are used at the State level for accountability. 30 minutes Fall Missouri Physical Fitness Gram A part of the State assessment plan. Students in grades 5, 7, 9 Data are used at the State level for accountability. 30 minutes Fall, Winter and Spring 7 District-Chosen Assessments: ASSESSMENT NAME OVERVIEW/PURPOSE POPULATION HOW DATA ARE USED AND SHARED ESTIMATED STUDENT TIME REQUIRED TESTING WINDOW FastBridge aReading This is a computer-administered adaptive measure of reading comprehension. Within the District this is used as a screener (including part of dyslexia screening). Students grades 1 - 10 Teachers use data as one data point to plan instruction for reading and as a screener for subsequent testing. 30 minutes Fall (all students in grades 1-10), Spring (students in grades 1-5) FastBridge This is a suite of assessments administered on a computer and is used as a component of the District dyslexia screening practices. Students grades K-3 Teachers use data as a screener. Along with other data, information from this suite of assessments helps teachers and specialists plan instruction around foundational reading skills. 30 minutes Within first thirty days of school (grades 1-3), Winter (K), Spring (based on screener) Teachers College Benchmark Assessment (TCBA) The TCBA features authentic text in both fiction and nonfiction. Teachers are able to complete a running record to evaluate reading behaviors including reading continual text and oral fluency. Additionally, the child is asked to retell, sometimes in writing, the passage and then asked comprehension questions that assess the child's literal and inferential understanding of the text. This assessment is administered individually. Students in grades K-5 Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individual students and to make instructional decisions. 30 minutes Fall (grades 1-5 based on screener), Winter (only Kdg) and Spring (grades K-5 based on screener) 8
This assessment is administered individually. Students in grades K-5 Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individual students and to make instructional decisions. 30 minutes Fall (grades 1-5 based on screener), Winter (only Kdg) and Spring (grades K-5 based on screener) 8 ASSESSMENT NAME OVERVIEW/PURPOSE POPULATION HOW DATA ARE USED AND SHARED ESTIMATED STUDENT TIME REQUIRED TESTING WINDOW Basic Reading Inventory (BRI) The BRI is an individually administered informal reading assessment that helps teachers determine the instructional level of a student in reading. Students in grades 9 - 12 who score basic or below basic on SRI Teachers use the BRI information to plan instruction for particular students. 30 minutes Fall,Spring Developmental Spelling Assessment A spelling assessment that provides data on spelling and a variety of spelling features (e.g. short vowels, blends, consonants). Students in grades 1 - 5 Teachers use data to plan instruction for groups of students and individual students. Teachers also use data for programming decisions. 20 minutes Fall, Spring Common Writing Assessment The District writing prompt establishes an instructional level for writing for students in relation to a benchmark level. Students in grades K - 8 Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individuals and groups of students and to make instructional decisions. 60 minutes K - 5 - Fall, Spring 6 - 8 – Winter PSAT 8/9 PSAT 8/9 includes a Reading Test, a Writing and Language Test and a Math Test. Students in grade 9 Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individuals and groups of students and to make instructional decisions (including placement). 2.5 hours Spring 9
Students in grades K - 8 Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individuals and groups of students and to make instructional decisions. 60 minutes K - 5 - Fall, Spring 6 - 8 – Winter PSAT 8/9 PSAT 8/9 includes a Reading Test, a Writing and Language Test and a Math Test. Students in grade 9 Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individuals and groups of students and to make instructional decisions (including placement). 2.5 hours Spring 9 ASSESSMENT NAME OVERVIEW/PURPOSE POPULATION HOW DATA ARE USED AND SHARED ESTIMATED STUDENT TIME REQUIRED TESTING WINDOW PSAT 10 The PSAT 10 includes a Reading Test, a Writing and Language Test and a Math Test. Students in grade 10 Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individuals and groups of students and to make instructional decisions (including placement). 2.5 hours Spring PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test includes a Writing and Language Test and a Math Test Students in grades 11 Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individuals and groups of students and to make instructional decisions (including placement). Students who score high enough could qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. 2.5 hours Fall SAT The SAT includes a Reading Test, a Writing and Language Test, Math Test and essay. Students in grade 11 Student level reports are shared with parents. Students can use results as a part of the college entrance process. Data are used at the State level for accountability (MSIP5). At the district level, data are used to monitor student progress and make instructional decisions. 3.5 hours Spring 10
Data are used at the State level for accountability (MSIP5). At the district level, data are used to monitor student progress and make instructional decisions. 3.5 hours Spring 10 ASSESSMENT NAME OVERVIEW/PURPOSE POPULATION HOW DATA ARE USED AND SHARED ESTIMATED STUDENT TIME REQUIRED TESTING WINDOW Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test - Version 3 (NNAT-3) The NNAT test is a nonverbal measure of general ability that yields a norm-based score, helpful in identifying students with the potential for advanced scholastic achievement. NNAT provides a nonverbal, culturally neutral assessment of general ability that is ideal for use with a diverse student population. Students in grades 1, 3 & 5 (or new to District and previously in a gifted program) Teachers use the information to plan instruction for individuals and groups of students. Additionally, this assessment is used as a universal screener to determine students needing additional testing to determine placement in the gifted program. 30 minutes Winter The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) An assessment that measures reasoning skills with different types of verbal, quantitative and nonverbal questions. Students identified through universal screener as needing follow up assessment for consideration for entry into the gifted program. Teachers use the data (in conjunction with other data points) to determine placement in the gifted program. 2 hours Fall, Spring HOPE Teacher Rating Scale The HOPE is designed to help guide teachers in identifying gifted students for programming. It measures academic and social/affective components of giftedness. Students identified through universal screener as needing follow up assessment for consideration for entry into the gifted program. Teachers use the data (in conjunction with other data points) to determine placement in the gifted program. N/A Fall, Spring 11