Do PSSA scores matter?

Another part of the false narrative against the PSSA tests is that they are “high stakes.” But the PSSA scores have no influence on promotion, placement, or grades for our students. For our students, they are actually low-stakes tests.

Will there be PSSA in 2021?

It was March 19 when the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that it was cancelling all Spring 2020 PSSA tests and Keystone exams due to COVID-19. That means there’s still plenty of time for the department to do likewise for 2021.

What are the scores on the PSSA?

2021 PSSA English Language Arts Results

​Grade	​Total Number	% Proficient and Above
​3	90980	58.3
​4	91862	56.6
​5	91028	55.0
​6	90232	57.3

When did PSSA testing start?

What are the PSSAs and the Keystones? The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) launched the PSSAs (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) in 1992. They are standardized tests administered annually and are based on state standards for what students should know and be able to do at their grade level.

Can you fail PSSA?

Finally, federal legislation makes it mandatory for each school to have at least 95% of its population participate in the state assessment, or it will fail to make adequate yearly progress (AYP).

Do you have to pass the keystones to graduate in PA 2022?

The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Beginning with the class of 2022, students must demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology Keystone Exams to graduate.

What is the highest score you can get on the Algebra 1 Keystone?

​Keystone Exam Scale Score Ranges

​Content Area	​Below Basic	​Basic
​Algebra I	​1200-1438	​1439-1499
​Biology	​1200-1459	​1460-1499
​Literature	​1200-1443	​1444-1499

What is proficient on PSSA?

The Proficient Level reflects satisfactory academic performance. Proficient work indicates a solid understanding and adequate display of the skills included in the Pennsylvania Academic Content Standards. The Basic Level reflects marginal academic performance.

How long can you use an old version of a standardized test?

Most districts have adopted a one-year (formal or informal) transition policy to update tests following a revision.

What is the difference between PSSA and Keystone?

The Keystone exams were created to replace the Grade 11 PSSA and serve as one component of Pennsylvania’s statewide high school graduation requirement. Keystone Exams will help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards.

Are keystones required to graduate in PA 2022?

The new statewide graduation requirement officially takes effect for the graduating class of 2022, but there is no statewide graduation requirement for the classes of 2019, 2020, and 2021.

How do I opt out of Keystone 2022?

beliefs and wish their student(s) to be excused from the test, the parents/guardians must provide a written request that states the objection to the Superintendent or Chief Executive Officer.

Will STAAR be Cancelled 2022?

Next year’s STAAR test will have even more changes thanks to a redesign prompted by House Bill (HB) 3906. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for administering the test and incorporate teacher input, per the TEA. The biggest change is that 2022-23 testing will move entirely online.

What happens if you dont take the PSSA?

A: Because the PSSA is designed to measure a student’s level of achievement of the Academic Standards as identified by the Assessment Anchor Content Standards, non- participation prevents the student from seeing how well s/he has achieved the Anchors. Also, non-participation affects a school’s overall results.

How do I avoid the Keystone Exams?

Any student enrolled in a Keystone Exam trigger course during the spring of the 2019-20 school year has the right to opt out of the assessment by parental consent, should an LEA schedule a Keystone Exam administration for the entire cohort.

What is a good keystone score?

A student must achieve at least a scale score of 1500 on any one exam in order to score proficient, with 4500 as the sum of three proficient scores.

Do colleges look at Keystone scores?

The Keystone Exams are not considered, at all, in any capacity, for college admissions! Regardless, Pennsylvania students are now required to pass three Keystone exams that are not considered by colleges for admission.

What percentage do you need to pass a Keystone?

For the West Shore School District, these students must have achieved a 70% or higher to be considered proficient on the Keystone Exam.

How long are WISC scores valid?

The tests are designed to capture current cognitive abilities. Applicants may only take the Wechsler Scales once in 12 months. If the results are more than 2 years old, or have been provided for two admissions cycles, the applicant will need to take the evaluation again.