Pullman Public Schools

 List & Links for State Tests
This page is an overview of state assessments.
 
State Testing Frequently Asked Questions
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides provides answers to frequently asked questions about

• State Testing Requirements
• High School Testing
• Smarter Balanced Assessments
• Content covered in assessments

This guide includes an overview of the Smarter Balanced assessments, an overview of accountability for students, teachers and schools, and additional resources for parents. 

• Parents' Guide to Assessments in Washington

The Parents’ Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents and education experts.

Created for grades K-8 and high school English, language arts/literacy and mathematics, the guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career.

• Parents' Guide to Student Success

Check out this online tool to help you interpret your child’s Smarter Balanced score report. Often, a score report can raise more questions than answers, but we think the Washington Test Guide, brought to you by our partnership with GreatKids!, will help provide you the information you need to support your child in school. See below on how to use the tool and click on the link or graphic to visit the website.

Washington Test Guide for Parents

This fact sheet  provides key information about Washington K-12 Learning Standards & Assessments, why they’re important, and how parents can support their students of all ages.

Basics About State Learning Standards and Assessments

A quick fact sheet, developed by the National PTA. It goes over what the new tests are trying to accomplish, what quality assessments should do, what to look for in your child's tests, what to ask about assessments, types of assessments, how much time is spent taking tests, and student improvement over time. 

• Moving Beyond the Bubble: Improved Tests are Finally Here! 

WIDA ACCESS is an English language proficiency assessment administered to students enrolled in the English Language Development (ELD) program.  Results from this assessment determine if a student will continue program eligibility or exit program services.  This assessment is administered annually February and March.  In late spring or summer, parents/guardians will receive a letter and the test results.  
 

• What is Language Testing
• What is ACCESS for ELLs?
• Understanding Your Child's Score

OSPI's library of downloadable publications that may help parents and families understand school improvement; how Title I, Part A works; what to expect from the school and district; and how to encourage academic achievement. 

• Guides & Resources for Parent & Family Engagement

A Child Becomes a Reader - Proven Ideas from Research for Parents

This booklet contains:

• A short summary of what scientific research says about how children learn to read and write
• Things you can do with your child at three different grade levels—kindergarten, first grade, and second and third grades—to help him become a reader, as well as what to look for in quality reading instruction at each grade level
• A list of helpful terms. Throughout the booklet, these terms appear in bold type
• Ideas for books to read and organizations to contact if you would like more help or information

Published in Spring 2020, these guides are designed to help families better support learning at home. They detail what students are expected to know and be able to do at every grade level in reading and math. 

• Grade-Level Family Guides

For students who take the Smarter Balanced test, this site has sample questions, information on understanding your child's score report, and links to additional resources. 

• Starting Smarter

Use this free tool to get a gut check on how well your child is meeting grade level expectations in reading and math. 

• Learning Heroes Readiness Check

Free learning activities in every subject designed to support student learning at home. 

• Wide Open School