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Work Samples and Local Performance Assessments


A work sample is a representative sample of individual student work (e.g., research paper, statistical experiment, speaking presentation) that is scored using an official state scoring guide (i.e., writing, speaking, mathematics problem solving, scientific inquiry, and social science analysis). Since 2000, the State Board of Education has identified the number and types of work samples that local school districts were to collect and score.

When the State Board approved OAR 581-022-0615 Assessment of Essential Skills in June 2008, they provided for the continued use of work samples under the new graduation requirements. Under the new OAR, students may use work samples to meet both the Essential Skills graduation requirement and the annual local performance assessment requirement.

Districts may use work samples scored using the official state scoring guide to meet the annual local performance assessment requirement. Districts are required to administer an annual local performance assessment to all students in grades 3 through 8 and once in high school in the following skill areas:
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Mathematics problem solving
  • Scientific inquiry

Although not required, districts may also choose to administer an annual local performance assessment in social science analysis.

It is the intent of OAR 581-022-0615 that districts will maintain flexibility in the design and administration of local performance assessments.




Contacts
  • Ken Hermens Email    (503) 947-5830
    Assessment and Accountability - Specialist, English Language Arts
  • Rachel Aazzerah Email    (503) 947-5835
    Assessment and Accountability - Specialist, Science & Social Sciences

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