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2007-08 PSSA Practice Tests
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2007-08 PSSA (from PDE Assessment web area)
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Performance Level Descriptors (2007-08)
  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 (2007-08)

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.

  Grade Level   Site
  3 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 3 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler 
  4 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 4 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler 
  5 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 5 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
  6 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 6 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
  7 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 7 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
PDF Icon  Grade 7 Mathematics Formula Sheet
  8 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 8 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler 
PDF Icon  Grade 8 Mathematics Formula Sheet
  11 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 11 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
PDF Icon  Grade 11 Mathematics Formula Sheet 
  varies MCSD Curriculum Links
     3-8 Brainchild Online Assessment
  5 Easton SD Practice Mathematics Test
  8 Easton SD Practice Mathematics Test
  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 - http://math.pghboe.net/middle/middle%20pages/middle_school_pssa_resources.htm

Reading
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.
  Grade Level   Site
  3 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 3 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler
  4 PDF Icon  Grade 4 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler (2006-07)
  5 PDF Icon  Grade 5 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler (2006-07)
  6 PDF Icon  Grade 6 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler (2006-07)
  7 PDF Icon  Grade 7 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler (2006-07)
  8 PDF Icon  Grade 8 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler (2006-07)
  11 PDF Icon  Grade 11 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler (2006-07)
  varies MCSD Curriculum Links
  3-8, 11 Target Passage Types for the Reading PSSA
  3-8 Brainchild Online Assessment
  1-6 Kid's Place: Houghton Mifflin Reading 2005
  6-8 PRIME Middle School PSSA Resource

Science
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.
PDF Icon  Science Assessment Handbook (2006-07)
PDF Icon  Science Assessment Glossary
  Grade Level   Site
  4 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 4 Science Item and Scoring Sampler 
  8 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 8 Science Item and Scoring Sampler
  11 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 11 Science Item and Scoring Sampler
  varies MCSD Curriculum Links

Writing
PDF Icon  Standards-Aligned Strategies and Lesson Plans for the Teaching of Writing
PDF Icon  Writing Domain Scoring Guide 
  Grade Level   Site
  5 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 5 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler
  8 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 8 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler 
  11 PDF Icon  2007-2008 Grade 11 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler
  3-5 MCSD Curriculum Links
  3-8 Brainchild Online Assessment
  6-8 PRIME Middle School PSSA Resources


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.
     Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
   
  MCSD Curriculum Links - Standardized test preparation for PSSA, Links to Practice tests for Math, Reading, Science and Writing
  PSSA Classroom Connections - PSSA and Academic Standards Info
  Grow Parent Website (Pennsylvania)- information for parents concerning PSSA assessment
       Elementary/Middle (3-8) - information for helping elementary and middle school level students grow
    High School - information for helping high school level students grow

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