ASSESSMENT CALENDARS 2011-12
Elementary School Assessment Calendar
Middle School Assessment Calendar
High School Assessment Calendar
ACT and SAT Local Test Site Dates
STATE ACHIEVEMENT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA)
Ohio's Spring Achievement Assessment (OAA) Grades 3-8
Information to Help Prepare My Child for the OAA
Understanding Your Child's 3rd Grade Reading Achievement Assessment
Understanding Your Child's OAA Report
Informational Video
Alternate Assessment
Alternate Assessment for Students with Disabilities
Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)
FAQ's about Ohio Graduation Tests
Resources for Ohio Graduation Tests
STANFORD OLSAT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
Understanding the Stanford Score Report
Understanding the OLSAT Score Report
Part 1: Understanding the Stanford/OLSAT Student Score Report Video
Part 2: Understanding the OLSAT Score Report Video
COLLEGE READINESS ASSESSMENTS:
ACT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
Introduction to EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT Assessments
Grade 8 Students--EXPLORE
The EXPLORE program prepares students for their high school coursework as well as their post-high school choices by identifying strengths and weaknesses early in their educational development.
EXPLORE Information for Parents
EXPLORE Test Components
2011 EXPLORE Information
Understanding Your Child's EXPLORE Report
Grade 10 Students--PLAN
PLAN provides students with an early indication of their educational progress and helps them make adjustments to their coursework to ensure they are prepared and ready for college.
PLAN Information for Parents
PLAN Test Components
2011 PLAN Information
Understanding Your Child's PLAN Report
Can PLAN Scores Predict ACT Scores?
ACT Assessment
The ACT is a curriculum-based educational/career planning tool that assesses the mastery of state and college readiness standards. It is accepted by all four-year colleges/universities in the US.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ACT
2011 ACT Practice Test Information
The ACT Test Components
Factors in the College Admission Decision
Comparative Features of the ACT and SAT 2011-12
What Test Prep is Best?
Free, Downloadable Publications for Parents
Preparing for the ACT
This link includes test taking strategies, descriptions of the skills measured by the ACT, complete practice tests and more.
ACT Question of the Day
An ACT test practice question posted each day--Free!
ACT Prep Talk
This ACT podcast gives advice on how to plan for college and your career including what to do on a college visit, college admissions advice, etc.
ACT Parent Newsletter
A free monthly newsletter to help parents guide students from middle to high school to college and careers.
The Real ACT Prep Guide
The official prep book from the makers of the ACT. Included are practice tests, explanations of right and wrong answer choices and more.
SAT Assessment
The 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) Score Reports have been received at each of our buildings and will be distributed to students December 13-21.
The PSAT/NMSQT offers your child practice for the SAT and the opportunity to earn scholarships. It also provides an evaluation of your child's skills and comparison with other college-bound students, as well as a chance to learn about colleges interested in students with a profile similar to your child's. All students who take the PSAT/NMSQT receive access to My College QuickstartTM, a personalized online planning tool that helps them get ready for the SAT and prepare for college and careers. You and your student can access this website at
www.collegeboard.org/quickstart
and sign in using the code located in bold type highlighted in light blue at the bottom of your student's score report.
PSAT Parent Information Link
This link provides parents with helpful information for preparing their student for PSAT and SAT.
2011 PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Tutorial for Middle School Students
Find out how you did as a Middle School student taking the PSAT/NMSQT.
2011 PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Tutorial for Grade 9/10 Students
Find out how you did as a 9th or 10th grade student taking the PSAT/NMSQT.
Parent Tutorial for Understanding 2011 PSAT/NMSQT Results
Parents can look at their student's score to understand and help them take the next steps.
2011 PSAT/NMSQT Fact Sheet
Office of Data and Assessment
Jamie Meade
Director of Data and Assessment
Email:
meade_jamie@dublinschools.net
Marge Mulcahy
Coordinator of Testing
Email:
mulcahy_marge@dublinschools.net
Vicki Lyding
Administrative Secretary
614-760-4360
Email:
lyding_victoria@dublinschools.net
IMPORTANT DATES
:
March 30, April 3 and April 10, 2012
ACT Test Prep Sessions @ Dublin Scioto for students registered for the April 14, 2012 ACT test.
Registration required.
April 6, 2012
Registration deadline
for May 5, 2012 SAT Test @ Dublin Coffman High School
April 14, 2012
ACT Test @ Dublin Scioto High School
May 1, 2012
AP & IB testing begins
May 5, 2012
SAT Test @ Dublin Coffman High School
May 1-4, 2012
Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) testing, Grades 3-8
Make up testing May 4-11, 2012
For more information, please contact your child's school.