Assessment Information
SD Department of Education Report Card
Britton-Hecla School Assessment Guide
| Name of Assessment | Subject Matter Assessed | Grade Administered | Purpose of the Test (what it is designed for and how the results are used) | Source of Requirement | Approximate time spent taking the test when administered | Dates Administered (state window and district dates) | Reporting Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
South Dakota ELA & Math |
Mathematics, ELA |
3-8, 11 |
State required summative assessment measuring English Language Arts and Math achievement. |
SD DOE |
Estimated testing time: ELA 3-4 hours, Math 2- 4 hour |
March 1 - May 5, 2025 |
Mailed to parents in the spring. |
|
South Dakota Science Assessment |
Science |
5,8,11 |
State required summative assessment measuring science achievement. |
SD DOE |
Estimated testing time: 1.5-3 hours |
March 1 - May 5, 2025 |
Mailed to parents once available. |
|
South Dakota ELA & Math Alternate Assessments |
Mathematics, ELA |
3-8, 11 |
Students with most severe cognitive disabilities. |
SD DOE |
Testing times vary greatly between testing participants |
March 13- April 28,2025 |
Mailed to parents once available. |
|
South Dakota Science Alternative Assessment |
Science |
5,8,11 |
Students with most severe cognitive disabilities. |
SD DOE |
Testing times vary greatly between testing participants |
March 13- April 28,2025 |
Mailed to parents once available. |
|
National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) |
Reading, Math(every other year) |
4 and 8 |
NAEP was first administered in 1969 to measure student achievement nationally. In 1990, NAEP was administered at the state level for the first time. Students in grades 4and 8 are currently assessed at the national and state levels in mathematics and reading every two years and in other subjects periodically. |
SD DOE |
Testing times vary greatly between testing participants |
TBD--if selected |
Data only reported at the state level. No individual student data collected |
|
ACCESS & ACCESS Alternative (for EL Students) |
English Language Proficiency |
K-12 |
Used to assess English Language Proficiency and continued eligibility for EL services. |
SD DOE |
Testing times vary greatly between testing participants |
January 23 - February24, 2025 |
Mailed to parents |
|
NCRC |
Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, Reading for Information |
12 |
National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) program is an industry-recognized, portable credential certifying essential skills needed for workplace success. |
District Requirement |
Estimated testing time: 3 hours |
March 15th, 2025 |
Given to students once results are received. |
|
WIDA EL Assessments |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening |
2-12 |
When students enter the district to determine eligibility for EL services. |
SD DOE |
Estimated testing time: 1.5 hours |
January 23 - February24, 2025 |
Mailed to parents with letter regarding eligibility for services |
|
Amplify Renaissance STAR |
Reading, Math |
K-2 Amplify 1-5 STAR |
Amplify and STAR assessments are designed to target a student's academic performance in mathematics and reading. These tests are tailored to an individual's current achievement level. It is used to drive instruction at the district level. |
District Requirement |
Estimated testing time: 20-40 minutes per test; 4x/year |
Quarterly |
Results are sent home |
|
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) |
Military Aptitude |
11 |
Qualification Assessment for enlistment in the military as well as various mechanical aptitudes. |
District Requirement |
Estimated testing time: 3 hours |
October 19th, 2024 |
Results will be discussed with students once results have been received |