Teaching Testing and Time | Page 7

Optional Assessments Assessment What does this assess? How do we use this assessment? K-2 Assessment The K-2 assessment is an optional assessment that districts can use to assess math and reading in the early grades.20 The K-2 assessment assesses basic skills in math and reading, providing a benchmark of how students are progressing on the foundational skills they need for success in later grades.21 Writing Assessment The online writing assessment was available for students in grades 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 in the 2013-14 school year. While the online writing assessment was requir