DPI Memos
2011-12
8/18/11 - Estimated testing times
Please distribute/forward this memo to all persons in your school, school district, or special education unit who need to know about the North Dakota State Assessment, including counselors, teachers, education improvement team members, and others.
NDDPI State Assessment Memo 2011-12 #3
August 18, 2011
TO: School District Superintendents, Public School Principals, Private School Administrators, Special Education Directors, School District Testing Coordinators
FROM: Heidi Bergland, Administrative Assistant
RE: Estimated testing times for Fall 2011 North Dakota State Assessment
Included in this memo is a table indicating the approximate time that schools may use as guidelines when they schedule test administration. Please keep the following details in mind when scheduling the NDSA administration.
- The North Dakota State Assessment is an untimed test, and students need the opportunity to complete all items and demonstrate what they know and can do. It is to the benefit of students and your school to ensure that sufficient time is available.
- Applications for Test Invalidation will not be approved if the school does not make reasonable attempts to schedule make-up sessions within the testing window.
- Students with disabilities, and eligible under IDEA, those on Section 504 plans, and those with limited English proficiency are entitled to testing accommodations that may require additional time or other conditions stated in their service plans. Scheduling should consider those factors that affect optimal testing conditions.
- Each school district is responsible for establishing it’s testing and make-up schedule within the three week testing window, including number of days devoted to test administration, days of the week and time of day for administration, and number of parts tested each day.
- Times shown refer to the actual administration of items. An additional 5-10 minutes will be required for administering the sample items and reading introductions and directions.
- Reading/language arts and Mathematics will be assessed in grades 3, 4, 5,6,7,8, and 11. Science will be assessed in grades 4, 8, and 11.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rob Bauer (701) 328-2224 or rgbauer@nd.gov, or Heidi Bergland (701) 328-2317 or hbergland@nd.gov.
SUGGESTED TESTING TIMES FOR 2011 NDSA
Grade 3:
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 1 |
60 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 2 |
50 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 3 |
60 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 4 |
50 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 5 |
40 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 1 |
40 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 2 |
35 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 3 |
20 minutes |
Grade 4:
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 1 |
65 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 2 |
60 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 3 |
60 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 4 |
60 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 5 |
40 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 1 |
10 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 2 |
30 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 3 |
35 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 4 |
20 minutes |
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Science, Part 1 |
55 minutes |
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Science, Part 2 |
60 minutes |
Grade 5:
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Reading and Language Arts, Part |
45 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 2 |
55 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 3 |
50 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 4 |
50 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 5 (Writing Prompt) |
50 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 1 |
15 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 2 |
30 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 3 |
40 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 4 |
20 minutes |
Grades 6, 7, 8, and 11:
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 1 |
55 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 2 |
50 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 3 |
60 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 4 |
60 minutes |
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Reading and Language Arts, Part 5 (Writing Prompt) |
50 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 1 |
15 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 2 |
30 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 3 |
40 minutes |
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Mathematics, Part 4 |
20 minutes |
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Science, Part 1 (Grades 8 and 11 only) |
55 minutes |
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Science, Part 2 (Grades 8 and 11 only) |
60 minutes |
Heidi Bergland
Department of Public Instruction
Standards & Achievement Unit
600 E. Blvd. Ave.
Dept. 201
Bismarck, ND 58505-0440
(701) 328-2317 (voice)
(701) 328-4770 (fax)