2008-09 PSSA Practice Tests
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PSSA 2008 - 2009

Testing Dates - Accommodations - Resources

2008-09 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	2008-2009 Grade 3 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
	4	2008-2009 Grade 4 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
	5	2008-2009 Grade 5 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
	6	2008-2009 Grade 6 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler
	7	2008-2009 Grade 7 Mathematics Item and Scoring Sampler Grade 7 Mathematics Formula Sheet
	8	2008-2009 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
	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

Reading
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	Grade Level	Site
	3	2008-2009 Grade 3 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler
	4	2008-2009 Grade 4 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler
	5	2008-2009 Grade 5 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler
	6	2008-2009 Grade 6 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler
	7	2008-2009 Grade 7 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler
	8	2008-2009 Grade 8 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler
	11	2008-2009 Grade 11 Reading Item and Scoring Sampler
	varies	MCSD Curriculum Links
	6-8	IVMS Reading Anchor Practice
	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
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	Science Assessment Handbook (2006-07) Science Assessment Glossary
	Grade Level	Site
	4	2008-2009 Grade 4 Science Item and Scoring Sampler
	8	2008-2009 Grade 8 Science Item and Scoring Sampler
	11	2008-2009 Grade 11 Science Item and Scoring Sampler
	varies	Resources for PSSA Science - from PSSA Test-Prep.com
	varies	MCSD Curriculum Links

Writing
	Standards-Aligned Strategies and Lesson Plans for the Teaching of Writing PSSA Writing Scoring Guidelines Writing Domain Scoring Guide
	Grade Level	Site
	5	2008-2009 Grade 5 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler
	8	2008-2009 Grade 8 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler
	11	2008-2009 Grade 11 Writing Item and Scoring Sampler
	3-5	MCSD Curriculum Links
	3-8	Brainchild Online Assessment
	6-8	PRIME Middle School PSSA Resources

Accommodations
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	Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
	2008 Accommodations Guidelines for Students with IEPs and Students with 504 Plans The following documents for All Students and ELL Students should be used for 2008: 2007 PSSA Fact Sheet: Accommodations for English Language Learners 2007 PSSA Fact Sheet: Accommodations for All Students
	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.
	Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
	2007-2008 PSSA Assessment Handbook PSSA Performance Level Descriptors PSSA Performance Level Cut Scores Target Passage Types for the Reading PSSA Assessment and Testing State Academic Standards PDE Assessment:Resources - Assessment Handbooks, Manuals and Scoring Samplers
	MCSD Curriculum Links - Standardized test preparation for PSSA, Links to Practice tests for Math, Reading, Science and Writing
	IVMS Reading Anchor Practice
	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
		Elementary/Middle (3-8) - information for helping elementary and middle school level students grow. Includes activities and resources in Reading, Writing, Math and Science as well as Reading and Math Performance Descriptions, etc.
		High School - information for helping high school level students grow such as: Study Skills, Writing Strategies, Math Support, Science Strategies, Homework Help, Which Tests Are Given?, Sample Questions and more.

2008-09 PSSA Practice Tests and Information Links

2008-09 PSSA Practice Tests
and Information Links