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 |
|
Keystones (winter wave) |
December 4-13, 2017 |
Algebra I, Biology, Literature |
|
English Language Arts (ELA) |
April 9-12, 2018 |
Grades 3-8 |
|
Mathematics |
April 16-18, 2018 |
Grades 3-8 |
|
Science |
April 23, 24, 2018 |
Grades 4 and 8 |
|
Literature Keystone |
May 14, 15, 2018 |
English 10 |
|
Algebra Keystone |
May 16, 17, 2018 |
Algebra I |
|
Biology Keystone |
May 18, 21, 2018 |
Biology I |