State Assessments
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) includes assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics which are taken by students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Students in grades 4 and 8 are administered the Science PSSA.
Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments in designated content areas(Algebra I, Biology and Literature).
Testing Windows:
Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments in designated content areas(Algebra I, Biology and Literature).
Testing Windows:
Assessment |
Dates |
Grade/Course |
Extended Summer |
September 28-October 2, 2020 |
Algebra I, Biology, Literature |
Keystones (winter wave) |
December 1-15, 2020 |
Algebra I, Biology, Literature |
English Language Arts (ELA) |
April 19-21, 2021 |
Grades 3-8 |
Mathematics |
April 26, 27, 2021 |
Grades 3-8 |
Science |
May 3, 4, 2021 |
Grades 4 and 8 |
Literature Keystone |
May 17, 18, 2021 |
English 10 |
Algebra Keystone |
May 19, 20, 2021 |
Algebra I |
Biology Keystone |
May 21, 24, 2021 |
Biology I |