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Types of Statewide Assessments Currently Used in Grades 3-8

States' Various Exams

  • English/LA
    • 21 Criterion Referenced (CRT) Only
    • 10 Norm-Referenced (NRT) Only
    • 21 Mix of CRTs and NRTs
  • Math
    • 21 Criterion Referenced (CRT) Only
    • 10 Norm-Referenced (NRT) Only
    • 21 Mix of CRTs and NRTs
  • Science
    • 18 Criterion Referenced (CRT) Only
    • 7 Norm-Referenced (NRT) Only
    • 5 Mix of CRTs and NRTs




 



 

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