Form Test Timing
How long are Pro-Core Form Assessments?
Pro-Core has constructed tests so that 90% of students can complete the test in 80 minutes or less. This will allow nearly all schools to complete the tests within 2 class periods.
NOTE: Our records show that about 12% of students qualify for additional time due to their IEPs or 504 Plans. Additional arrangements may need to be made for these students. See the Pro-Core User Manual, page L-6, for teacher instructions to extend student test time.
The charts below give information to aid teachers in their planning. The times shown in the charts have been compiled from the most recent administration of the tests. Some adjustments to the number of points have been made to the assessments to meet the goal of 90% of students completing the test in 80 minutes of less.
Times to Complete Tests Charts by Subject:
When should Pro-Core Form Assessments be administered?
Scaled scores, growth measures, and estimated scores are calculated based upon how students perform compared to other students who take the tests within the testing window. Taking the assessments outside these testing windows no longer provides HQSD. Districts can choose to administer assessments outside these windows, at a time that best meets their needs. However, scaled scores, growth measures and estimated scores will not be accurate for students who test outside these windows.
Here are some things to consider as you schedule Pro-Core Form Assessments:
- Form A: Growth measures will be at their highest and most accurate by scheduling Form A as early as possible in the school year.
- Form B: Form B is an optional test to give mid-year feedback. Scaled scores, growth measures and estimated scores will be most accurate if given during the testing windows. Some schools, districts, and teachers like to give an assessment shortly before the state tests to give students practice. For this purpose, consider giving Form B outside the testing window. Giving Form C this early in the school year puts your students at a disadvantage.
- Form C: Ideally, scores and growth measures will be at their highest and most accurate after students complete instruction for the year. However, student motivation to do their best may decline in the final weeks of school. Some schools, districts, and teachers like to give an assessment shortly before the state tests to give students practice. For this purpose, consider giving Form B outside the testing window. Giving Form C this early in the school year puts your students at a disadvantage.
| Recommended Form Tests Schedule | Window Opens | Window Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Form A All schools |
August 15 | September 30 |
| Form B High Schools on Block Schedule All Other schools |
October 15 December 1 |
October 30 January 30 |
| Form C High Schools on Block Schedule All Other schools |
December 15 April 15 |
January 15 May 31 |
If you have questions about these recommendations, please contact bclark1924@icloud.com.
