ETS K-12 and Educational Assessments 2

Question 1

Which ETS assessment is specifically designed to measure college and career readiness for students in grades 6–12?

Accepted Answer

PSAT 8/9

Answer

The PSAT 8/9 is designed for 8th and 9th graders to gauge college and career readiness early.

Question 2

What does the acronym NAEP stand for in the context of K-12 educational assessment?

Accepted Answer

National Assessment of Educational Progress

Answer

NAEP stands for National Assessment of Educational Progress, often called 'The Nation's Report Card.'

Question 3

Under ESSA, how often must states administer reading and math assessments in grades 3–8?

Accepted Answer

Once per year

Answer

ESSA requires annual reading and math testing in grades 3–8 and once in high school.

Question 4

The HiSET exam, developed by ETS, serves as an alternative to which widely recognized credential?

Accepted Answer

GED

Answer

HiSET provides a pathway to earning a high school equivalency credential, competing directly with the GED.

Question 5

Which scale is used to report scores on the PARCC assessments for K-12 students?

Accepted Answer

1–5

Answer

PARCC reports student performance on a 1–5 scale corresponding to performance levels.

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