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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
Teachers use the data (in conjunction with other data points) to determine placement in the gifted program. N/A Fall, Spring 11 ASSESSMENT NAME OVERVIEW/PURPOSE POPULATION HOW DATA ARE USED AND SHARED ESTIMATED STUDENT TIME REQUIRED TESTING WINDOW Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking A test of creativity involving simple tests of divergent thinking and other problem-solving skills. 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. 40 minutes Spring NWEA-MAP- Math A computer adaptive growth assessment in mathematics. Students in grades K-8; 9-12 based on enrollment Teachers use data to plan instruction for groups of students and individual students. 35-90 minutes Fall, Winter, Spring ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) / ALIRA (Latin) The AAPPL is an assessment of standards-based world language learning across the three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Presentational, and Interpretive). Students in grades 5 and 8; 9-12 based on enrollment Teachers use data to plan instruction for groups of students and individual students. Data can be used for qualification for the Seal of Biliteracy. 120 minutes 5 and 8 - Winter 9-12 - Spring Panorama Feedback survey focused on social emotional learning. All students grades 3-12 Schools use data to determine perceptions and to plan instruction and improve school culture for groups of students and individual students. 15 minutes Fall, Spring 12
Data can be used for qualification for the Seal of Biliteracy. 120 minutes 5 and 8 - Winter 9-12 - Spring Panorama Feedback survey focused on social emotional learning. All students grades 3-12 Schools use data to determine perceptions and to plan instruction and improve school culture for groups of students and individual students. 15 minutes Fall, Spring 12 ASSESSMENT NAME OVERVIEW/PURPOSE POPULATION HOW DATA ARE USED AND SHARED ESTIMATED STUDENT TIME REQUIRED TESTING WINDOW Kindergarten Observation Form (KOF) A part of the State Assessment Plan. The KOF is designed as an assessment that describes the range of child, family and community experiences that shape children’s preparedness to transition to kindergarten; the items are leveled at desired proficiencies for children as they enter kindergarten. Kindergarten Teachers use data to plan instruction for groups of students and individual students. The District reports these data to the state in meeting the requirement for a kindergarten readiness assessment. 30 minutes Fall WIDA MODEL (Measure of Developing English Language This flexible, on-demand language proficiency assessment is a suite of English language proficiency assessments for Grades K-12 to be used with EL students. K-12 Teachers use data to plan instruction for groups of students and individual students. 140-160 minutes Fall, Spring 13