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News Announcements
Wednesday - September 11, 2013
New Test Security Resources Available
Wednesday - December 12, 2012
OAKS Test Delivery System Offline December 19 - January 1
Thursday - December 6, 2012
OAKS Test Delivery System Offline December 17 - January 1
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2012 -2013 Subject Specific Assessment Updates
The Office of Assessment and Information Systems (OAIS) have developed new Assessment Updates for the 2012-2013 school year. These one page handouts are available for English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Sciences (ELPA will be posted later this school year). Information related to achievement standards (cut scores), test specifications and blueprints, OAKS online Sample Tests, Local Performance Tasks (Work Samples), Essential Skills, as well as web links to valuable subject specific resources that are available on the Oregon Department of Education Website.
Social Sciences Update 2012-13
Social Sciences Spanish Tranlated Terms 2013-14
Associated Topics
Achievement/Performance Standards
These standards define how well students must perform on state assessments leading to the high school diploma.
Related Pages
Content and Assessment Panels
Essential Skills/Local Performance Assessment
Oregon’s assessment system is comprised of three components: multiple choice tests, performance assessments, and classroom work samples.
Glossary of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Terms
The glossary contains definitions for a variety of terms used across program areas.
ODE-Provided Assessment Resources
Scoring Guides
Social Science Analysis Scoring
Social Science Analysis Scoring Guides and new scoring materials.
Social Sciences Performance Setting Review
Social Sciences Sample Tests
Test Administration Manual
The Test Administration Manual outlines policies and procedures that all school and district staff involved in administration of the Oregon Statewide Assessments are required to know and understand before administering any Oregon Statewide Assessment.
Test Specifications and Blueprints
This page contains test specifications for English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), mathematics, reading, science, social sciences, and writing.
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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.
Assessment/Testing
This site contains information about the development, administration, and reports of the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS), along with materials such as sample tests and scored student work.
Contacts
Kathleen Vanderwall
(503) 947-5721
Assessment and Accountability - Manager, Test Design & Implementation
Rachel Aazzerah
(503) 947-5835
Assessment and Accountability - Specialist, Science & Social Sciences
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