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State Assessment Test Dates for 2010
Kansas Math
Assessments -March 8-12
Kansas Reading Assessments
(7th and 8th grade) March 29-April 2
(6th grade) April 5-9 KSA-
(7th grade only) April 19-23
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Subject Areas
- This school year, State Assessments tests will be taken in
Writing, Reading and Math. |
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Are
tests required? The Federal "No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act"
requires states to develop annual assessments in reading and math
for grades 3 through 8 beginning in the 2005-2006 school year.
Students will take State tests in reading and math every year
beginning in 3rd grade through 8th grade |
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Who
gives the tests? Test are administered by the
individual schools/individual subject area teachers. Each
building has a format and calendar schedule for the testing process. |
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State
Assessment tests are scored as follows: "Unsatisfactory"
: "Approaches Standard" : "Meets
Standard" : "Exceeds Standard" : "Exemplary".
It is the goal of all schools for all students to score "Meets
Standard" or above in all areas. |
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Who can I contact about
testing? Call your child's reading, math or other core
area teacher. The
LMS Teacher Directory. |
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Testing
Calendar:
Writing Assessments - Specific dates from February 18 to
March 13
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Math Assessments
Please check with your student's teacher
for exact dates!
6th
grade Math - March 2 - March 13 -
Testing is done Online
Math for 7th
and 8th
- March 30 - April 32
- Testing is done Online
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Reading Assessments
Please check with your student's teacher
for exact dates!
Reading (6-8) and
6th
grade Math - March 2 - March 13
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Are the tests computerized? The State of Kansas
now requires all State Assessment tests be given on a computer.
Only in special or unique situations will State Assessment tests be
given in paper/pencil format. See
Testing Calendar. |
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What
does AYP mean? AYP stands for adequate yearly
progress--a measure of students scores that must meet the standards
set by the NCLB - No Child Left Behind education law. |
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Obtaining
Scores. If you have lost your child's scores, please
call the school counselor. |
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