| Assessment Name |
Time of Administration |
Grade Levels |
Purpose |
| Edmentum Adaptive Assessment |
Fall, Winter, Spring |
K-12 |
This diagnostic assessment will determine the gaps and areas of opportunity for students. The data will be used to provide customized Tier 2 intervention to students and to identify the standards and eligible content on which students may need teacher-directed Tier 3 intervention. |
| Interim Assessments |
At the end of each nine week grading period |
K-10 |
These assessments are used to determine whether students have mastered the standards in a specific curricular unit(s). The data allows teachers to highlight which standards and concepts students grasped and which may require additional attention. |
| Predictive Assessment |
Winter |
3-10 |
This assessment is used to predict student performance on the PSSA/Keystone. It will help determine the gaps and areas of opportunities for students based on the content taught and content to be taught. The information may inform future adjustments to the curriculum. |
| PSSA |
Spring |
3-8 |
This state assessment is a standardized assessment that is designed to measure a student’s level of proficiency on key grade-level standards. It is developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
| Keystone Algebra I Examination |
Winter, Spring |
Students enrolled in Algebra I |
The Keystone Exam is a standardized assessment administered to the public schools of Pennsylvania. The test has been developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Meeting or exceeding proficiency on the exam is a graduation requirement. |
