Thursday, February 16, 2017

State Solidarity Still Eroding on Common-Core Tests - Education Week

What Tests Does Each State Require? - Education Week:

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What Tests Does Each State Require?
An Interactive Breakdown of States’ 2016-17 Testing Plans

In 2016-17, states’ testing systems have begun to settle down after several years of transition sparked by the Common Core State Standards. By now, most states have chosen not to use the PARCC and Smarter Balanced assessments, which were designed to reflect the common core. Under pressure to cut back on testing time, many opted for other, shorter tests, or chose to use the SAT or ACT in high school instead. Get more highlights from the survey in "State Solidarity Still Eroding on Common-Core Tests."

 AN OVERVIEW OF STATES' 2016-17 TESTING PLANS

Click the button next to each question and scroll down to see results.


 What tests are states requiring in 2016-17? 
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What tests are states using for federal accountability? 
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 Which states are using PARCC or Smarter Balanced? 
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Which states are using PARCC or Smarter Balanced only in grades 9 or lower? 
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 Which states are using non-consortium tests? 
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Are any states mixing PARCC or Smarter Balanced with their own items? 
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 Which states require students to take the SAT or ACT? 
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Which states use the SAT or ACT for federal accountability? 
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 Which states require students to pass a test to graduate from high school? 
SEE ALL 12




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