Pupils receive a score in each area as well as a composite score. Results of standardized testing are used to improve instructional practices, curriculum and programs for the students. Learn more about the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, developed by Riverside Publishing Company . With Writing Assessment, students respond to on-demand writing prompts throughout the school year. Learn more about the writing assessment standards from the Pennsylvania Department of Education web site.
All scores represent a percentile ranking.
For example, a score in the 76th percentile indicates that students scored better than 76 percent of all students nationwide in both public and non-public schools who completed the tests.