When are students tested? 1
4th grade
6th grade
9th grade
12th grade
What subjects are tested? 1
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
Citizenship
What types of questions are used? 1
Multiple choice
Short written response
Extended written response
How are test results used? 1
High school graduation (exit exam)
Identification of students at risk
Curriculum planning
Improvement of instruction
Professional development
Program evaluation
School performance reporting
School awards or recognition
What tests are used? 1
Proficiency Testing (grades 4, 6, 9, 12)
Are students with disabilities exempt?
2, 3
Exemptions given as determined by IEP team.
Each school district adopts its own exemption
policy, provided that the policy conforms to law.
IEP team can recommend exemptions, but cannot prohibit student from
taking test.
What accommodations are available so
that students with disabilities can participate? 2
Accommodations available as recommended by IEP team (with parent participation).
Modifications are given consistent with those typically afforded to
student in the classroom, provided that the test content is not changed.
How are scores of students with disabilities
reported? 2
School, district, and statewide reports combine ("aggregate") scores
of students with and without disabilities, but provide separate reports
for students who are exempt but take tests.
Percentage of students exempted is reported as part of school profile.
Footnotes:
1 Source: PEER Project Survey to expand and update information from Annual Survey of State Student Assessment Programs: Data on 1995-96 Statewide Student Assessment Programs. (Fall 1996). Council of Chief State School Officers.
2 Source: PEER Project review of state policy documents. Documents provided by the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO). Information confirmed and updated by the PEER Project through direct communication with state officials.
3 NOTE: The IDEA Amendments of 1997 require that all students be included in statewide assessments.
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