This section includes teacher, parent and student resources related to the state assessment system. Information explaining the timelines, content and scoring of the Measurements of Student Progress and High School Proficiency Exam are included. In addition, there are links to general information regarding alternative assessments for Special Education and Washington Language Proficiency Test.

General Information About State Assessments

• State Assessment Calendar
• State Testing 2012 Handout
• Summary of New State Assessments
• Washington Alternative Assessment System (WAAS)
• Washington Language Proficiency Test (WLPT)

Reading Assessment Updates & Resources

• Reading 2011 (Grades 3-5)
• Reading 2011 (Grades 6-8)
• Reading 2011 (High School)
• Other Reading Assessment Resources

Math Assessment Updates & Resources

• Calculator Policy
• Math 2011 (Grades 3-5)
• Math 2011 (Grades 6-8)
• Math 2011 (HS End-of-Course)
• Other Math Assessment Resources

Science Assessment Updates & Resources

• Science 2011 (Grade 5)
• Science 2011 (Grade 8)
• Science 2011 (High School)
• Other Science Assessment Resources

Writing Assessment Resources

• OSPI Writing Assessment Resources

Resources for Parents/Students

• How Students in Special Education Participate in Testing
• Parent Review of Test
• Additional Parent Resources
• Your Child’s Progress

Released Items & Practice Tests

• Practice Tests & WASL Release Items
• Released Items Analysis
• Items & Point Totals

Test, Item and Level Specifications

• Reading
• Reading Grades 3-HS
• Math
• Math Grades 3-5
• Math Grades 6-8
• Performance Level Descriptors

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