Resources for Parents and Students

 

DISTRICT TESTS: WRITING
Resources for Parents and Students

Many schools/teachers in Poway use one or more District writing tests to diagnose the writing skills of students and measure growth during the year.  Below, find examples of tests used in the past, directions, for how they were administered and scored, prompts and samples of actual student writing.  We hope these samples clarify one way writing is measured in Poway and what District expectations are as students develop their writing skills from year-to-year.

Grade

 Grade Grade

K
I Remember When

Prompt
Rubric
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 5
Homework

Prompt
Rubric
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10-12
High School Exit Exam

Prompt
Rubric
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1
A Special Day

Prompt
Rubric
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 6
Time Capsule

Prompt
Rubric
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2
A Time With A Relative

Prompt
Rubric
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 7
Test Scores

Prompt
Rubric
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3
Animal Rescue

Prompt
Rubric
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 8
First Lesson

Prompt
Rubric
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4
Memorable Experience

Prompt
Rubric
Planner
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9
Sun Goes Down On Summer

Prompt
Rubric
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DISTRICT TESTS: MATH PROBLEM SOLVING
Resources for Parents and Students

Many schools/teachers in Poway use one or more District math tests to diagnose the math skills of students and measure growth during the year.  Below find examples of tests used in the past.  We hope these samples of students’ solutions clarify District expectations regarding Math Problem Solving.

 

*Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
MAPS

DISTRICT TESTS : MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS (MAPs)
Resources for Parents and Students

MAPs is used in many schools in grades 3-9 to measure student achievement during the year and guide instructional decision-making.  MAPs has not been fully implemented, so not every student at every school may participate.

Information for Parents and Students

Parent Guide

Student Guide

Parent Orientation (PowerPoint)

Understanding the Individual Score Report

FAQ’s

Interpreting Your Student's RIT Scores

Language Arts

Math

Reading

More Information About MAPs

NWEA* Web Site

Articles
*Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)