Define Tests and Test Scores

Tests

When you create a new test, it becomes to available to all the schools on your system.

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District Setup > Grading: Tests

Data Element

Description

[Table]FieldName

Used in these Reports

Name

Enter the name of the test.

Note: The CELDT Pre-ID report requires that a test be created with the name CELDT.

See the Appendix for a list of valid SAT and college preparatory test names used for the UC/CSU Qualifications report.

[Test]Name

CELDT Pre-ID

UC/CSU Qual

UC Direct

Transcript

CRDC

Pupil Perm Rec

Type

Choose the type of test from the pop-up menu.

[Test]Test_Type

Not Required

Description

Enter a description of the test.

[Test]Description

Not Required

Test Scores

Test scores are scores associated with a particular test. Test scores entered here appear as fields on student pages for entering test results for individual students.

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District Setup > Grading: Tests > Edit Scores

Data Element	Description	Table]FieldName	Used in these Reports
Name	Enter the name of the test score. See the Appendix for a list of valid test score names used for the CELDT Pre-ID and UC/CSU Qualifications reports.	[TestScore]Name	CELDT Pre-ID UC/CSU Qual UC Direct Transcript CRDC Perkins E-1
Sort Order	Enter the sort order of the test score – used for display purposes only.	[TestScore]SortOrder	Not Required
Description	Enter a description of the test score.	[TestScore]Description	Not Required
Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
Subject	Choose the subject area of the GSSMD test from the pop-up menu. The default value is Does Not Apply. See the Appendix for valid values.	[S_CA_TSC_X]GSSMD_Subject	GSSMD
Passing Score Minimum Value	Enter the minimum score considered passing.	[S_CA_TSC_X]GSSMD_OtherExamPassingScore	GSSMD

Add SBAC

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) are computer-based tests that measure student knowledge of California’s English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics. In PowerSchool for California, you can add SBAC Test and Test Scores to the standard Test Setup.

To add and view SBAC tests and test scores:

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District Setup > Grading: Add State Test

Click Add State Test. The Auto Insert State Test page appears
Click Load SBAC Test. The results of Test Inserts page appears.
Click Go To Tests. The Test page appears.
Locate SBAC and click Edit Scores. The SBAC Test Results page appears and displays the SBAC test scores and sort order.

Score Name	Description	Sort Order
ELA	Overall English Language Arts/Literacy Scale Score Test Scores Values Provided: (same for each test unless otherwise indicated) Below Standard (BS) At/Near Standard (A/N) Above Standard (AS)	10
ELA-AL	ELA Achievement Level Level Values: 1 - Not Meeting Standard 2 - Approaching 3 - Meets Standard 4 - Exceeds Standard	30
ELA-RC	Students can read closely and analytically to comprehend a range of increasingly complex literary and informational texts.	40
ELA-LS	Students can employ effective speaking and listening skills for a range of purposes and audiences.	50
ELA-Wr	Students can produce effective and well-grounded writing for a range of purposes and audiences.	60
ELA-RI	Students can engage in research and inquiry to investigate topics, and to analyze, integrate, and present information.	70
Math	Overall Mathematics Scale Score Test Scores Values Provided: (same for each test unless otherwise indicated) Below Standard (BS) At/Near Standard (A/N) Above Standard (AS)	80
M-AL	Math Achievement Level Level Values: 1 - Not Meeting Standard 2 - Approaching 3 - Meets Standard 4 - Exceeds Standard	100
M-CP	Students can explain and apply mathematical concepts and interpret and carry out mathematical procedures with precision and fluency.	110
M-PSM	Students can solve a range of complex, well-posed problems in pure and applied mathematics, making productive use of knowledge and problem solving strategies. Students can analyze complex, real-world scenarios and can construct and use mathematical models to interpret and solve problems.	120
M-CR	Students can clearly and precisely construct viable arguments to support their own reasoning and to critique the reasoning of others.	130

Add Initial ELPAC

The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) are computer-based tests for English language proficiency (ELP) students whose primary language is a language other than English. The initial ELPAC tests identify students who are English learners (ELs). In PowerSchool for California, you can add Initial ELPAC Test and Test Scores to the standard Test Setup.

To add and view Initial ELPAC test and test scores:

Navigation:

District Setup > Grading: Add State Test

Click Add State Test. The Auto Insert State Test page appears
Click Load Initial ELPAC Test. The results of Test Inserts page appears.
Click Go To Tests. The Test page appears.
Locate InitialELPAC and click Edit Scores. The InitialELPAC Test Results page appears and displays the ELPAC test scores and sort order.

Score Name	Description	Sort Order
IA-LR	Initial ELPAC Listening Raw Score	10
IA-SR	Initial ELPAC Speaking Raw Score	20
IA-RR	Initial ELPAC Reading Raw Score	30
IA-WR	Initial ELPAC Writing Raw Score	40
IA-OS	Initial ELPAC Overall Scale Score	50
IA-OP	Initial ELPAC Overall Performance Level Level Values : Novice English Learner Intermediate English Learner Initial Fluent English Proficient (IFEP) Blank	60
IA-OLP	Initial ELPAC Oral Language Performance Level Level Values : Minimally developed Somewhat to moderately developed Well developed Blank	70
IA-WLP	Initial ELPAC Written Language Performance Level Level Values : Minimally developed Somewhat to moderately developed Well developed Blank	80