Standardized Testing
The following assessments are administered during the K-4 years:
Cognitive Abilities Test: This is a test that measures a students ability level in verbal, non-verbal and quantitative areas. We are administering this in February over three days. Each day will take approximately one hour.
Pennsylvania School Systematic Assessments: This is a required state assessment that measures a students' proficiency in certain subject areas.
Aimsweb: These are math and reading benchmarks given by teachers in the fall, winter and spring. The results are used for intervention planning and monitoring student progress.
CDT - These assessments are taken on the school computer and measure student's progress in reading and math. These results are used for monitoring class and student progress in the curriculum.
Kindergarten | Aimsweb |
Grade 1 | Aimsweb and Cognitive Abilities Tests |
Grade 2 | Aimsweb |
Grade 3 | PSSA in English/Language Arts/Math (April 8-20); CDT (fall, winter, spring) |
Grade 4 | PSSA in English/Language Arts/Math/Science (April 8-27); CDT (fall, winter, spring) |