by alex
Sharpen your PSSA knowledge with this comprehensive quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the PSSA, this quiz will challenge your grasp on test administration, scoring, and best practices. Let’s see how well you know the ins and outs of PSSA training!
PSSA Training Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does PSSA stand for?
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
Pennsylvania Standardized Student Assessment
Pennsylvania School System Assessment
Pennsylvania Student Success Assessment
2. Which grades participate in the PSSA testing?
Grades 3-8
Grades 1-5
Grades 6-12
Grades K-12
3. What subjects are tested in the PSSA?
Math and English Language Arts
Science and Social Studies
Math, English Language Arts, and Science
English Language Arts and Social Studies
4. When is the PSSA typically administered?
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
5. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the PSSA?
Assess student proficiency in core subjects
Evaluate school and teacher performance
Determine student eligibility for graduation
Inform instructional practices
6. How are PSSA scores reported?
Percentages
Scaled scores and performance levels
Letter grades
Pass/Fail
7. What is the primary goal of the PSSA?
To rank students statewide
To measure student proficiency in state standards
To prepare students for college
To determine teacher salaries
8. Who is responsible for administering the PSSA?
Classroom teachers
School principals
The Pennsylvania Department of Education
Local school boards
9. What accommodations are available for students with disabilities during the PSSA?
Extended time, small group testing, and read-aloud
No accommodations are provided
Only extended time
Only read-aloud
10. What is the significance of the PSSA results for schools?
They determine school funding
They provide data to improve instruction and student learning
They are used to rank schools nationally
They have no significance
