Normed tests are simply a snapshot in time.
This year's Legislature will consider H.B.177 which enacts the findings and recommendations of the Assessment Task Force. H.B.177 carries a fiscal note with it. It also requires authentic assessment, adds science assessment starting at grade four, writing assessments in grades six and nine. Unfortunately, now the results of the assessments will be reported publicly and districts will be compared. Perhaps each district needs to prepare a script to help teachers discuss testing results with parents.