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Little Wound School uses MAP Growth in grades K-12 for Reading, Math, as well as grades 3-12 for Science and English Language Arts. MAP Growth is a formative computer-adaptive test. The next question is more challenging if a student answers the question correctly. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This type of assessment challenges top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level. MAP Growth uses a RIT scale to accurately measure what students know, regardless of their grade level. It also measures growth over time, allowing you to track student progress through the school year and across multiple years. The MAP Growth is given three times a school year:
Test Dates:
Fall: September 3 - September 19, 2024
Winter: January 6 - January 24, 2025
Spring: April 14 - May 1, 2025
The BIE Pearson Summative Assessment measures student achievement in relation to South Dakota state standards in the areas of English language arts and mathematics. The online test uses adaptive testing technologies within the grade level in which the student is enrolled to provide feedback and data that teachers and other educators can use to inform instructional practices. The assessment is given one time a year in the Spring to grades 3-8 and 11. Score reports provide information on student performance in the following areas:
English: reading, writing, listening, and research
Math: concepts and procedures; problem solving and modeling/data analysis; and communicating reasoning
Test Dates:
TBA
Cognia Science assessment measures students’ mastery of the South Dakota State Academic Standards in Science adopted in May 2015 at grades 5, 8, and 11. This test will cover the grade spans of 3-5, 6-8, and high school. Questions will come equally as possible from life, physical, and earth sciences at all 3 tested levels. This assessment will be completely online.
Test Dates: TBA
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