These tests have a strong emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills, and are closely aligned with national standards. These tests are administered during the last three weeks of the school year. This test assesses reading by having students read authentic passages and then answer questions directly related to those passages. Students may use a ruler, protractor, and a calculator for the application section only. Given to students in grades 4 and 8, this test broadly measures curricular goals and commonly requires integration of knowledge and skills from more than one curricular goal or objective.
Students write out their thoughts in response to the tasks set forth by the assessment.
There are 12 items on this test, and it is administered once each year statewide. This assessment measures the K-8 component of the computer skills curriculum. It consists of a multiple choice test and a performance test. Students are given this test initially in the 8th grade. Each student must have at least one opportunity to take these tests during the school year.