Common District Assessments Schedule
2009-2010

*updated September 16, 2009

Scantron Achievement Series Testing

The dates listed below represent the testing window for each test.  If you need to deviate from the schedule below, just let Mr. Williams know.  The window can be extended as needed. The idea is to test as close to the completion of the units as possible. 
Tests may be given in the computer lab or using the computer stations in each classroom (where available). 

Test Specifications: List of GLEs covered on each test.

Tests will be given in the following grades and subjects:

grades 2 - 8 ELA
grades 2 - 8 Math
grades 4 - 8 Science
Algebra I
Biology
Geometry

Benchmark Test 1 October 12 - 23, 2009
Benchmark Test 2 December 7 - 18, 2009
Benchmark Test 3 March 1 - 12, 2010

The final test will be the LEAP, iLEAP, GEE, GLEAP2, and EOC test for each subject. 
Benchmark test 4 will be available upon request.

GLEAP2 Test (tentative schedule)

May 10 - 14, 2010

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Common Writing Assessments
This year the district is piloting district-wide common writing assessments in grades 2 - 10.  These assessments can be used by school data teams to improve writing.  The writing will be done in English classes using paper and pencil.  The scores will not be recorded online.  The information is for teacher/data team use only.

  Prompts and rubrics will be sent to schools in advance of the assessment windows.  If you need to deviate from the schedule below, just let Mr. Williams know. 
 
Writing Assessment 1 October 5 - 9, 2009
Writing Assessment 2 November 30 - December 4
Writing Assessment 3 February 22 - 26, 2010

Additional Information about the Writing Assessments (for teachers)

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Scantron Performance Series Testing
Priority schools will administer Scantron's Performance Series Test as a pre- and post-test at selected grades. 

Below is the testing window for these tests.
Pre-Test August 24 - September 30
Post-Test May 10 - 21, 2010