The PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests measure the ability of the students to attain academic standards in specific learning domains. They are given annually in the spring months. This year, the PSSA's will be given to students in grades 3 through 8.
Content by grade level:
3rd Grade: Reading, Math
4th Grade: Reading, Math, Science
5th Grade: Reading, Math, Writing
6th Grade: Reading, Math
7th Grade: Reading, Math
8th Grade: Reading, Math, Writing, Science
The tests are then scored using 4 level descriptors:
Below Basic - inadequate academic performance; little understanding of content
Basic - marginal academic performance; partial understanding of content
Proficient - satisfactory academic performance; good understanding of content
Advanced - superior academic performace; in-depth understanding of content
3rd Grade: Reading, Math
4th Grade: Reading, Math, Science
5th Grade: Reading, Math, Writing
6th Grade: Reading, Math
7th Grade: Reading, Math
8th Grade: Reading, Math, Writing, Science
The tests are then scored using 4 level descriptors:
Below Basic - inadequate academic performance; little understanding of content
Basic - marginal academic performance; partial understanding of content
Proficient - satisfactory academic performance; good understanding of content
Advanced - superior academic performace; in-depth understanding of content
TEST
English Language Arts
Mathematics Science Make-up |
DATESApril 3-7, 2017
April 24-28, 2017 May 1-5, 2017 May 8-12, 2017 |
GRADES3rd-8th
3rd-8th 4th & 8th 3rd-8th |