We are approximately two weeks out from the start of Ohio's administration of the PARCC and AIR assessments. To help in training teachers and proctors that will administer the PARCC and AIR assessment, I have created a number of step by step video guides that will guide the test administrators down the path to be [...]
Tag: Next Generation Testing
Next Generation Assessment Information for PLSD Staff Members
Beginning with this school year (2014-15), Ohio school districts will switch from the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) and Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) to a new set of exams. These Next Generation Assessments more closely align with the state’s new learning standards and with the PLSD curriculum. These assessments also encourage students to use the critical [...]
PARCC and AIR Updates and Practice Tests
PARCC & AIR Testing Update I would like to take a few minutes to update everyone on the PARCC and AIR testing that will begin in mid-February. PARCC - (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) Grades 3 - 9 (for 2015, grade 10 will be added in 2016, grade 11 will be [...]