Throughout the school year, various tests will be administered to students in a variety of grade levels.
The following information is to help give a better understanding as to the details of each test but it is not meant to be all-inclusive.
DIBELS: PSAT: Grade 11 (optional)
MAP: ASVAB: Grade 11
NDSA: Grades 3-8 & 11 Mandatory ACT: Grade 11
PLAN: Grade 10
The following information is to help give a better understanding as to the details of each test but it is not meant to be all-inclusive.
DIBELS: PSAT: Grade 11 (optional)
MAP: ASVAB: Grade 11
NDSA: Grades 3-8 & 11 Mandatory ACT: Grade 11
PLAN: Grade 10
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DIBELS
http://dibels.org/dibels.html The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) are a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of early literacy skills from kindergarten through sixth grade. They are designed to be short (one minute) fluency measures used to regularly monitor the development of early literacy and early reading skills. DIBELS are individually administered measures of student skills in each of the key basic early literacy skills. DIBELS are comprised of seven measures to function as indicators of phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, accuracy and fluency with connected text, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. DIBELS were designed for use in identifying children experiencing difficulty in acquisition of basic early literacy skills in order to provide support early and prevent the occurrence of later reading difficulties. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) http://www.nwea.org/about-nwea/faq/Measures%20of%20Academic%20Progress%20%28MAP%29 MAP assessments are adaptive achievement tests in Mathematics, Reading, Language Usage, and Science that are taken on a computer. In general, students in grades 2 through 10 take MAP tests because the tests are grade independent, they may be appropriate for students in lower or higher grades. Districts have the option of testing their students up to four times a year. Students typically take tests at the beginning of the school year and at the end of the school year. Some districts may also choose to test students in winter and summer. PLAN http://www.act.org/plan/ The PLAN® program helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success and provides information needed to address school districts' high-priority issues. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years. PLAN can help all students—those who are college-bound as well as those who are likely to enter the workforce directly after high school. PLAN serves as the midpoint measure of academic progress in ACT's College and Career Readiness System. PSAT/NMSQT http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
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ASVAB Career Exploration Program
http://www.asvabprogram.com/ The ASVAB is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. The ASVAB was originally designed to predict future academic and occupational success in military occupations. Since its introduction in 1968, the ASVAB has been the subject of extensive research. Numerous validation studies indicate the ASVAB assesses academic ability and predicts success in a wide variety of occupations. Several composite scores are formed from different combinations of ASVAB test scores. Three composites, or Career Exploration Scores, are provided specifically to help students engage in career exploration. These scores help students to get a good sense of their verbal, math, and science and technical skills compared to other students in the same grade. ASVAB results are reported to students and counselors on the ASVAB Summary Results sheet. This report shows grade-specific, gender-specific, and combined standard scores and score bands for all eight tests and three Career Exploration Scores. It also provides students with percentile-based interpretations of those scores. The ASVAB Summary Results sheet provides students with appropriate explanations of the scores, as well as suggestions for their use. THE EIGHT ASVAB TEST AREAS ARE
North Dakota State Assessment
The North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) assesses achievement in reading/language arts and mathematics of students in grades 3-8 and 11. The NDSA also assesses science for grades 4, 8 and 11. The NDSA achievement results are reported by content area, standard, and benchmark, at the student, classroom, grade, building, district, and State level. NDSA is given every fall in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11. Reports for adequate yearly progress for schools and the district are received from the state each spring and based on the prior fall assessment results. The NDSA is aligned to state content standards which can be found on the Department of Public Instruction website at http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/testing/assess/index.shtm ACT http://www.act.org/aap/ http://www.actstudent.org/ America's Most Widely Accepted College Entrance Exam The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
ND State Mandatory ACT Administration to All Juniors: April 23, 2013 |
