Why are we giving this assessment?

Why do our students need to take this assessment?

Purpose of the assessment

The purpose of the test is tied to the use of the performance data.

Question the need

1. Is this assessment necessary for instruction?
2. How will students benefit from the test?
3. Why do we need the student performance data?
4. What are we going to do with the results?
5. How will the data help students improve learning?
6. Will the results help instruction?
7. How will the resulting feedback help our students?
8. Are all students expected to take the test?
9. What accommodations are acceptable?
10. What intervention options will we use to improve future learning?