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Assessments

Overview:

There are a range of state, district, and local assessments that we administer to students throughout the year to track and monitor growth and progress. Following these assessment schedules ensures students are making academic gains essential to their success and allows teachers to identify opportunities to differentiate instruction based on individual needs. When you are made aware of these assessments: through newsletters, your child’s planner, or meetings, you can help prepare your child by establishing routines at home for homework and a consistent schedule. The following is an overview of the Spring and end of year assessments your child may take.

 

Assessment Schedule:

State District Building
M-STEP

  • Administered in Spring
  • 3rd through 5th Grade – Math and ELA
  • 5th will also test – Science and Social Studies

5th Grade – April 9th through May 4th

3rd and 4th Grade – May 7th through May 24th

  • Computer-based
NWEA

  • Spring window – April 16th through May 11th
  • KDG through 5th Grade – Math and Reading
  • 3rd through 5th will also test- Science and Language
  • Computer-based
DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)

  • Spring window – April 30th through June 1st
  • KDG – 5th Grade
Writing

  • Spring window – last week in May
  • Informational Writing
  • KDG – 5th Grade

 

Categories: Class News

Susanne Abu-rus
I have been a teacher in the Dearborn Public Schools for the past 27 years. I have enjoyed teaching all grades from 1st - 5th. I have also worked as an instructional coach for 11 of those years training teachers on best practices.


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