Assessments

Curriculum must be measured to determine if the teaching is effective.  We do not rely on the curriculum that was taught; we rely on the curriculum that was learned.  To that end, we have a series of common assessments that determine achievement in different disciplines.  

Assessment Overview: Our master plan for assessments

Statewide Assessment System:  This is the state computer-based test.  

NWEA:  Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress: Computer based tests used to determine student progress from 1 to 4 times a year.  Check out the Parent Guide to MAP.

Acadience Learning:  Formerly called DIBELS.  Formative assessments for measuring progress in reading and math for grades K-4.

AimsWebPlus:  Formative assessments used in Nottingham for measuring progress in reading and math for grades 5, 6, 7 and 8.