11 will participate in a statewide writing test. Each grade level will be provided a writing prompt developed by the state. Student performance on the districts reading, speaking, and listening standards will be reported to the local community and Nebraska Department of Education. Assessment experts will evaluate each school districts criterion-referenced tests using the following Quality Criteria. The assessments reflect the state or local standards.
Students have the opportunity to learn the content.
The assessments are free from bias. The level is appropriate for students. There is consistency in scoring. Mastery levels are appropriate. The Nebraska Department of Education will contract with assessment experts to review the quality of the assessments used in every district in the state.