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In this section you will find the historical background, operational procedures, technical features and specific documents that form the basis for Oregon's Assessment system.
Background on the Oregon Statewide Assessment Program
Common Core State Standards - Assessment
Oregon -- with the other Governing States and Smarter Balanced staff -- are implementing the summative, interim, and formative assessment for mathematics and English language arts beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.
Common Core State Standards - Assessment Selection
Materials and assessment selection report regarding how Oregon Department of Education evaluated Common Core assessment options and selected Smarter Balanced.
Content and Assessment Panels
History of Oregon Assessment
On this page, you will find legislative and historical information leading to the current assessment system in Oregon.
Life Cycle of a Test Item
Two charts show the complete cycle of an item (and those translated to Spanish) from its inception at an item writing session to its placement on the statewide assessment.
Oregon Teachers Engage in Developing Statewide Assessments
Oregon statewide assessments are composed of items written by trained teachers across the state.
Technical Documentation of Oregon's Statewide Assessment System
Test Specifications and Blueprints
This page contains test specifications for English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), mathematics, reading, science, social sciences, and writing.
Academic Content Standards
Academic Content Standards identify what Oregon students are expected to know and be able to do in the content areas of English language arts, mathematics, health, physical education, science, second language, social sciences, and the arts.
Procedure for Resolution of Test Item Errors
7/24/2008 (19.55 KB)
Contacts
Steve Slater
(503) 947-5826
Assessment and Accountability - Manager, Psychometrics & Validity
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