Science Training Tests Released (12/22)

WCAS training tests now available

Science Training Tests Training Tests for the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) for grades 5, 8, and high school are now available on the WCAP Portal. The Training Tests are intended to help students become familiar with the features and tools of online tests. To experience the greatest variety of question types and test functionalities, students in 5th, 8th, and 11th grade should interact with the training tests at all three grade levels.   Each training test includes one standalone question and one cluster (a set of stimuli and questions). The standalone questions and clusters on the training tests were developed by Washington educators, field tested by Washington students, and reviewed and approved by Washington educators. The standalone questions and clusters were carefully chosen to appear on the training tests to represent a variety of online question types and features. To support the release of the training tests, an Online Training Test Support document will be posted to the science assessment website on Friday, January 5, 2018. The document will provide more information about the training test questions, including a description of ways to practice using the tools for each question type. In addition, the Assessment Development office is hosting a webinar in January where we will walk through the science training tests and identify important information for teachers and students to focus on as they use the training tests. Webinar Title: How to Work with the WCAS Training Tests Date/Time: Wednesday, January 10, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Please register for the webinar in advance: Webinar Registration EVERY STUDENT READY FOR CAREER, COLLEGE, AND LIFE Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives. STAY IN TOUCH Website | Twitter | Facebook | Flickr | YouTube | Contact Us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equity and Civil Rights Director, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, 360-725-6162 (TTY: 360-664-3631), equity@k12.wa.us. This email was sent to bmacnevin@nwesd.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction · 600 Washington St. S.E. · Olympia, WA 98504