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2010-11 PSSA Practice Tests
and Information Links

2010-11 PSSA (from PDE Assessment web area)
~ Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Performance Level Descriptors
  Below are general descriptions of the performance level descriptors. Each grade level and subject has specific descriptions. All files are in PDF format.
  • Below Basic - seldom demonstrates grade-level appropriate concepts/skills for a particular subject/task.
  • Basic - at times demonstrates some grade-level appropriate concepts/skills for a particular subject/task.
  • Proficient - routinely demonstrates a variety of grade-level appropriate concepts/skills for a particular subject/task.
  • Advanced - consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the grade-level appropriate concepts/skills and uses sophisticated strategies to solve a task.
~ Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Performance Level Cut Scores
~ Assessment Anchors for Mathematics, Reading and Science (Grades 3-8 & 11). Includes introductions and glossaries.
Mathematics

Note: This is not a complete list of available PSSA resources available on the Internet.
Note: Please use your favorite search engine to locate more helpful sites.
    PSSA Calculator Policy
  Grade Level   Site
  3 2009-2010 Grade 3 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler 
  4   2009-2010 Grade 4 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler 
  5   2009-2010 Grade 5 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
  6   2009-2010 Grade 6 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
  7   2009-2010 Grade 7 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
  Grade 7 Mathematics Formula Sheet
  8   2009-2010 Grade 8 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler 
  Grade 8 Mathematics Formula Sheet
  11   2008-2009 Grade 11 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
  Grade 11 Mathematics Formula Sheet 
  varies MCSD Curriculum Links
     3-8 Brainchild Online Assessment
  1-6 Kid's Place Houghton Mifflin Mathematics
  1-6 Roz's Place - Kids' Place Houghton Mifflin Math (different from above)
  5 McKee Elem. PSSA Math Practice
  K-8 AAA Math
  K-12 i4c Links for K-12 teachers - select the Assessment area of the page for many activities in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
  6-8 PRIME Middle School PSSA Resources
Science
Note: This is not a complete list of available PSSA resources available on the Internet.
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  Science Assessment Handbook
   Science Assessment Glossary
  Grade Level   Site
  4   2009-2010 Grade 4 Science Item and Scoring Sampler 
  8   2009-2010 Grade 8 Science Item and Scoring Sampler 
  11   2009-2010 Grade 11 Science Item and Scoring Sampler 
  varies Resources for PSSA Science - from PSSA Test-Prep.com
Writing
    Standards-Aligned Strategies and Lesson Plans for the Teaching of Writing
   PSSA Writing Scoring Guidelines 
  Writing Domain Scoring Guide 
  Grade Level   Site
5   2009-2010 Grade 5 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler
  8   2009-2010 Grade 8 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler 
  11   2009-2010 Grade 11 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler 
3-8 Brainchild Online Assessment
Accommodations
Note: This is not a complete list of available PSSA resources available on the Internet.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
 
  Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
Resources and Information
Note: This is not a complete list of available PSSA resources available on the Internet.
Note: Please use your favorite search engine to locate more helpful sites.
  MCSD Curriculum Links PSSA Prep
    Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
   
  PSSA Classroom Connections - PSSA and Academic Standards Info
  PSSA Test-Prep Web Help aligned with Standards (grades 3-5) - external web links, worksheets, games, lesson plans and additional resources to prepare for PSSA Reading, Writing and Math assessment.
  PSSA Test-Prep Web Help aligned with Standards (grades 6-8) - external web links, worksheets, games, lesson plans and additional resources to prepare for PSSA Reading, Writing and Math assessment.
  PSSA Test-Prep Web Help aligned with Standards (grades 9-12) - external web links, worksheets, games, lesson plans and additional resources to prepare for PSSA Reading, Writing and Math assessment.
  Grow Parent Website (Pennsylvania)- information for parents concerning PSSA assessment
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