We learned that once we are in the benchmark window,
students may not access regular content/activities until they have completed
their assigned benchmark. As soon as a benchmark is completed, for example
reading, then the reading content/lessons/activities will once again be
available.
Unfortunately this means classes testing at a later time within the window
will not have access to SI activities until the students have completed the
benchmark. For the next benchmark, we may want to look at creating a schedule
based on grade levels to minimize the block out period.
More from our SI representative, Hugh Donovan: 1) Once the window for your students' benchmark has opened, they really are
blocked out of their grade level content. Exceptions: students restricted to
lower or higher content will be able to access that content; students that
completed one benchmark (ex. math) will be able to access that content, but not
reading
2) Reading passages will likely stay the same for each benchmark so it
would make sense to file copies still in good condition to save trees. That
said, it will be important to check prior to each benchmark each year that the
reading passages have remained the same. The file that I sent out did have the
specific benchmark identified in the header because each benchmark has its own
unique reading passages. Also, of course, we want the children to be talking to the test, highlighting, etc. as if they
are taking the PSSA. That's why we're printing them out. I truly would be
disappointed to see a paper that was reusable!
Keep the questions and tips coming as it really does help all of us become
better users of the program. If the answer to your question(s) does not appear
above, we are still working on it and will have a response soon.
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