Reading
based on a passage or passage set that each student has read during the test event
what is Text-dependent analysis (TDA)
this response demonstrates a partial understanding of the mathematical concepts and procedures required by the task
What is a score of 2?
Grades that take the Science PSSA
PSSA stands for
What is the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment?
16.8%
What is Pollock's percentage of students scoring proficient in math?
the number of response pages in the paper-and-pencil format per question
what is 3
Each correct response is worth 1 point
What are multiple choice questions?
Estimated response time for open ended questions
what is 5 minutes
All PSSA items are aligned to these statements and specifications
What are the Pennsylvania Core Standards?
percentage of science proficient or advanced
What is 32.9%?
two types of text passages on the PSSA
what are literature and informational?
These questions have more than one part
What is open ended?
Scoring for Science opened ended questions
What is 0-2
Estimated response time for multiple choice questions
What is 2 minutes
35.6%
What is the percentage of students in proficient or advanced in ELA?
First, read the passage carefully . • Read each question and choose the best answer . • Only one of the answers provided is correct . • You may look back at the passage to help you answer the question . • Record your choice in the answer booklet
What are the steps to take to answer multiple choice questions?
This response demonstrates a thorough understanding of the mathematical concepts and procedures required by the task
What is score of 4?
What is 1 minute?
Estimated response time for open ended questions
What is 10-15 minutes?
ELA PSSA dates
What is April 24-28
This helps you plan and organize your response
What is the Writer's Checklist?
Formulas and conversions that you may need on this test are found here
What is formula sheet?
two types of questions found on the Science PSSA
What are open ended and multiple choice?
provides districts and schools with tools to assist in delivering focused instructional programs aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards
What is Pennsylvania Department of Ed?
May 1-3
What are Math PSSA dates?