Data about students’ mastery in academic content areas related to the CCSS or other sets of standards (e.g., state level standards)

Can provide information about differences between students in terms of standard scores and percentiles

Examples: Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

Strengths:

Identify areas where students have met grade-level expectations and provide insight to educators about how their instructional approach supports students’ ability to meet grade level standards

Limitations:

There are concerns that these assessments may be culturally-biased, are a source of stress and anxiety for students and teachers, and that teachers may be “teaching to the test,” which undermines the value of these tests

Learn: Quiz 1 - School Aged Children