Standardized testing programs are designed to provide students, parents, teachers and counselors with valuable data that will help students achieve maximum potential.

There are both norm-referenced tests which provide a basis for comparing students' achievement performance with that of other students’ achievement performance nationally and criterion-referenced tests which measure students' mastery of the curriculum. These tests also provide a basis for making wise decisions regarding course offerings, help students consider various career options and enable administrators and teachers to determine the effectiveness of educational programs.

Have questions about these testing programs? Contact: Larissa Loveless, District Testing Coordinator lloveless@palestineschools.org

State-mandated

Academic performance

College and Career preparedness

Content acquisition