Anyone know when standardized testing usually

Littlejen22

in?  Specifically Kindergarten and 1st grade.  I know I could call the schools but figured I would bother you ladies first.  I appreciate any comments, I have not posted on this board in forever.  Thanks

kellyann1972

Ryan did not have standardized testing until 2nd grade. I asked on her a month or so ago and 2nd grade seemed to be when most started.

Reilly626

At kindergarten screening they gave them a test that is very telling, those that don't make the cut using end up in special Ed, there is no formal state test until 3rd grade. In our district we Dibels test them in reading skills in K-1. The 2nd grade test the previous person is talking about is a private not state test that most schools opt out of because it's so easy.

kellyann1972

I was referring to the TerraNova2 in grade 2 which is I believe used in other places like DC etc. I am not a teacher though. We use the PSSA in PA and that starts in third grade.

We had no standardized test in K other than an interaction with the teachers prior to start. I cant imagine a standardized test in K which would place a child directly into special ed. But I dont live in NJ anymore so many thats different

kmslwsmrs

There is no standardized testing in NJ until grade 2.

Littlejen22

I know for sure thy do some type of testing in my district but cannot rember the name, it is the pre something or ever. They do it in fall and spring. 

Eta, just found the info, they do p-map in k and 1st and then MAPS in 2-8and start ASK in 3rd.  So technically it is assessment and not standardized testing but we might me gone for a few days in Nov so I need to work around testing. 

kmslwsmrs

MAPs testing can be done when the district chooses to do it...if you miss it they can reschedule it for whenever.  I wouldn't arrange a vacation around it, it's a computer-based test that is only used by the school.

kmslwsmrs

MAPs testing can be done when the district chooses to do it...if you miss it they can reschedule it for whenever.  I wouldn't arrange a vacation around it, it's a computer-based test that is only used by the school.

Littlejen22

Thanks.  I might call them before we schedule and check if they have an idea when the k and 1st grade are tested but it is good to know it can be made up if necessary.  They do them until close to the teachers convention and we will probably do our vacation around that since it will mean they miss less days.