Assessments
2026-27 NTSD Assessment Schedule FINAL
| PSSA Testing Window 2026-27 | Grades 3-8 |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts 2025 PSSA ELA Test Design | April 26-30, 2027 |
| Mathematics 2025 PSSA Math Test Design,
Science 2025 PSSA Science Test Design and Make-ups |
May 3-7, 2027 |
| Keystone Testing Windows | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Winter Wave 1 | December 7-18, 2026 |
| Winter Wave 2 | January 4-15, 2027 |
| Spring
2025 Keystone Algebra I Test Design |
May 17-28, 2027 |
| Summer | July 26-30, 2027 |
Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA)
The State of PA has required students in PA to take the assessments. The PSSA includes assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics which are taken by students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Students in grades 5 and 8 are administered the Science PSSA. Students with special needs detailed in their IEP do receive specified accommodations. The PSSA is a STANDARDS based, criterion referenced test. Students’ scores are reported to the school and parents receive a parent PSSA report.
For more information please visit: www.pdesas.org
Or, go to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by clicking on one of the following links:
PSSA Math, PSSA ELA, PSSA Science
Keystone Exams
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in various subjects. Currently, the following Keystone Exams are available: Algebra I, Literature and Biology
The Keystone Exams serve two purposes: (1) high school accountability assessments for federal and state purposes, and (2) high school graduation requirements for students beginning with the class of 2023. Additional information can be found regarding the high school graduation requirements in the high school courses section, in the future planning guide.
Algebra I Key Mathematical Practices
Algebra I Keystone Exam StandardsAnchors
Biology Keystone Exam Practices
Biology Keystone Exam StandardsAnchors
Literature Keystone Exam Practices
Literature Keystone Exam StandardsAnchors
Keystone-Info-Guide-Literature
For more information please visit: www.pdesas.org
2026-27 Winter Keystone Parent Letter Signed
2026-27 Spring PSSA Keystones Parent Letter Signed
2026-27 Home School Testing Letter Signed
For more information on any of these assessments, please contact Becky Koehler, Director of Educational Programming at 814-258-5646, ext. 1036 or rebecca.koehler@ntiogasd.org