Benchmark and testing Information

Here are the highlights for Fall ELA benchmarking. This information can also be found in your grade level Google Classroom, along with links to the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark books and tests.

• Kindergarten teachers will not administer Fountas and Pinnell Benchmarks in the fall. Instead, you will enter Fastbridge information (Onset Sounds, Letter Naming, Numeral Identification, and Number Sequence) by September 16.

• Grades 1-5 will administer the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmarks, OR, if a student is reading above level M, there is an alternative comprehension assessment (linked in your google classroom) that may be used. The alternative test can be administered individually to students who will work independently, so you can administer more than one test at a time! Students reading below level M should be given the FP benchmark.

• All Fountas and Pinnell books and recording sheets may be accessed digitally through the links provided in your grade level Google Classroom. You will just need to print out the forms so you can score them as students read.

• You can administer the FP benchmark test in person when a student attends class, or virtually on Fridays.

• If you have difficulty administering the benchmarks, please let Karen or Chappell know!

• Fountas and Pinnell benchmark scores or alternative assessment scores (not Fastbridge) must be entered in the RAS by October 2. You can also access a student's score from last fall by looking in the RAS.

• Fastbridge Grades K-2 : Here are the reading/math requirements.

Mastery Connect District Information Site

Testing Windows:

Fall--October 16-November 6

Winter--NONE*

Spring--March 22-April 2

*SDE required post assesssments will still be conducted December 7-18

Testing Windows:

Fall--August 17-September 16 (Grades 1 and 2 SDE Preassessment)

Winter--December 1-17 (ALL students in Grades 1,2,5. Identified students in grades 3 and 4)

SC READY: May 7-June 4

All students in grades 3-8 will be administered the ELA and Mathematics tests.

SCPASS: May 7-June 4

Students in grade 4 and 6 will be administered the Science test.

Important Notes:

• All students will test online with the exception of students with IEP, 504 Accommodations Plans, and ESOL Plans which specify paper testing is required.

• Additional information regarding scheduling students for testing will be available at a later date.

• All testing is conducted on-site at the student's assigned school or program.