NSCAS NSCAS Alternate Assessment

Question 1

Which students are eligible to participate in the NSCAS Alternate Assessment (NSCAS-Alt)?

Accepted Answer

Students with the most significant cognitive disabilities

Answer

NSCAS-Alt is designed specifically for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, as identified through their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Question 2

Which document must identify a student as eligible before they can participate in NSCAS-Alt?

Accepted Answer

An Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

A student's IEP team must determine and document that the student has the most significant cognitive disability and should participate in the alternate assessment.

Question 3

What set of academic standards does the NSCAS-Alt assess?

Accepted Answer

Nebraska Extended Academic Standards (EAS)

Answer

NSCAS-Alt is aligned to Nebraska's Extended Academic Standards (EAS), which are derived from the general academic standards but adjusted for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Question 4

Which content areas are assessed by NSCAS-Alt?

Accepted Answer

English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science

Answer

NSCAS-Alt covers English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, mirroring the content areas of the general NSCAS assessment.

Question 5

How is NSCAS-Alt primarily administered to eligible students?

Accepted Answer

Through a teacher-administered performance-based assessment

Answer

NSCAS-Alt is a teacher-administered assessment where educators present tasks and document student responses, rather than a computer-based test.

(NSCAS) Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Practice Test

(NSCAS) Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System Practice Test

NSCAS NSCAS Alternate Assessment