STANDARDS BASED ASSESSMENTS (SBAs)

General Information

• Data Recognition Corporation (Test Vendor)
• FERPA - Protecting Student Privacy - PDF
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Participation Guidelines for Alaska Students in State Assessments, June 2011 edition - PDF

Practice Tests

• Practice Tests Grades 3-10 (Grade 10 SBA-HSGQE & HSGQE Retest) Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science

Teacher Resources

• 4-Point Scoring Rubric for Writing Subtests - PDF
• 6-Point Scoring Rubric for Writing Subtests - PDF
• 6-Point Instructional Rubric for Writing - PDF
• Formative Assessment Resources
• Guide to Test Interpretation for Teachers and Staff
• Proficiency Level Descriptors - Math - PDF, Reading - PDF, Writing - PDF, and Science - PDF
• Science Vocabulary List - PDF
• Test Blueprints
• Test Reference Sheets
  • Mathematics Reference Sheet - PDF
  • Science Periodic Table (Grade 10) - PDF
  • Writing Skills Checklist - PDF

Test Coordinator Resources

• 2011-2012 Statewide Testing Dates
• Alternate Test Centers
• Assessment Proficiency Scores
  • Reading, Writing, and Mathematics - PDF
  • Science - PDF
• District SBA Accommodation Monitoring Forms
  • Limited English Proficient Students - Word
  • Students with Disabilities with IEPs - Word
• District Test Coordinator's Manual for Reading, Writing, Math SBA - Spring 2012 - PDF
• District Test Coordinator's Manual for Science SBA - Spring 2012 - PDF
• District Test Coordinator's Manual for Grade 10 SBA-HSGQE - Spring 2012 - PDF
• Flexible Scheduling Forms for SBAs (District Use Only - Do not Submit to EED)
• SBA Technical Reports
• School/Classroom Daily Check In-Check Out
• Secure Materials Transfer Form - PDF
• Students with Transitory Impairments - PDF
• Test Administration Directions for all SBAs - Spring 2012
• Test Administration Training Presentations
• Test Security Agreements
• Test Security Ethics - PDF
• Test Security Supplement - PDF

Parent/Student Resources

• Guide to Test Interpretation for Parents and Students - Spring 2011

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