Changes in State Assessments
In spring of 2010, the state replaced the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) with new assessments. These new state assessments assess the same grades and subjects as WASL and remain aligned to state grade level expectations. More information is available at www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting.
Name changes for spring of 2010 are summarized below:
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Former Test Name |
New Test Name | |
|
Grades 3-8 Reading, Writing Math and Science |
Washington Assessment of Student Learning |
Measurements of Student Progress |
|
Grades 3-8 alternatives for students with disabilities |
WASL – Basic |
MSP – Basic |
|
WAAS – Portfolio |
WAAS – Portfolio (no change) | |
|
High School Reading, Writing Math and Science |
WASL |
High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) |
|
High School Alternatives for students with disabilities |
WASL – Basic |
HSPE – Basic |
|
Developmentally Appropriate WASL |
Developmentally Appropriate Proficiency Exam | |
|
WAAS-Portfolio |
WAAS – Portfolio (no change) |
Changes for spring of 2011:
|
Former Test Name |
New Test Names | |
|
High School Math |
High School Proficiency Exam |
End of Course (EOC) Algebra 1 |
Changes for spring of 2012:
|
Former Test Name |
New Test Name | |
|
High School Science |
High School Proficiency Exam |
End of Course (EOC) Biology |
