Placement Measures
Reading:
Benchmark RIGOR Literacy Pre-Assessment, Benchmark RIGOR Writing Pre-Assessment, Brigance Test Of Basic Skills in Spanish and English - Pre Assessment
English language proficiency:
IDEA English Proficiency Test (IPT), ESL McGraw-Hill - New to English/On Location Pre-Assessment
Content:
Brigance Test of Basic Skills in Spanish and English - Mathematics
Progress Measures
Reading:
Brigance – Test of Basic Skills in English & Spanish pre and post tests, Benchmark RIGOR ongoing weekly formal and informal assessments pre-test, midterms and post tests are also administered.
English language proficiency:
ESL McGraw-Hill - New to English/On Location ongoing weekly formal and informal assessments, pre-tests, midterms and post tests are also administered.
Content:
Brigance Test Of Basic Skills in Spanish and English for Mathematics along with pre-tests, midterms and post tests, and Mathematics weekly ongoing formal and informal assessments and unit testings. Benchmark RIGOR ongoing weekly formal and informal assessments (science and social studies) pre-tests, midterms and post tests.
Achievement Measures
State standards tests:
ACCESS, NJ ASK 6, NJ ASK 7, NJ ASK 8
Other assessments:
Individualized Program Plan (IPP), on-going informal and formal assessments, anecdotal notes, quarterly ESL/Literacy/Math progress reports, portfolio assessment folders, use of rubrics and review of authentic student work, daily informal assessment, observations, projects.
Program Evaluation:
Program evaluation consists of student performance on standarized tests, classroom assessments, student portfolios, student attendance, student completion of courses and teacher performance.