Assessments

Great Oaks uses a variety of standardized and growth measures to track student growth and achievement.

Types of Assessments

Formative assessments are used during instruction and provide feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning.
Summative assessments are generally given after instruction (end of a unit, course, or grade)
Interim assessments fall between formative and summative and are given to evaluate students’ knowledge and skills relative to a specific set of standards.

Assessment Participants

Classroom assessments are determined by individual teachers. Some examples are pre-tests, end of unit or chapter tests, quizzes, and informal assessments to gauge students’ understanding, provide grades, and inform teaching.
Schoolwide assessments (MAP growth assessment)
State and National assessments are Delaware System of Student Assessment (DeSSA), Science ( high school Biology), Social Studies (11th grade), PSAT (9th & 10th grade), and SAT (11 grade). It also includes tests for specific groups: DeSSA Alt-1 (alternative test) for students with severe cognitive disabilities, ACCESS (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State) for English Language Learners (taken until demonstrating proficiency in English). Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses have an opportunity to take AP exams.