They also test the child's proficiency in the district's curriculum. The Stanford 9 Test shows how well students perform compared with students in the same grades across the nation. The Stanford 9 also can track students' academic progress over time as they progress to higher grade levels.
Tests are important measurements of student learning, but the time spent on testing is a concern.
That's why the district reduced testing time by about a third as part of changes approved last spring in the district's assessment program for kindergarten through eighth grade. Talk to your child's teacher and ask what assistance is available. Many schools have special tutoring or other after-school activities designed to provide extra help for students on these tests. The district also offers the Proficiency Intervention Program to seniors who have not passed one or more parts of the Ninth-Grade Proficiency Test.