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ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATIONS

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Assessment specifications files for the Measures of Student Learning/Common Exams provide greater detail on the assessments, including background information, the prioritization of the standards, cognitive rigor, item complexity, item types, and assessment delivery modes.


Advanced Functions and Modeling and Pre-Calculus Specifications
(pdf, 119kb)


Geometry and Algebra II (aligned to 2003 Standard Course of Study) Specifications
(pdf, 125kb)


Geometry, Algebra II, Math II, Math III, and Integrated Mathematics III (aligned to Common Core State Standards) Specifications
(pdf, 160kb)


Discrete Mathematics Specifications
Please note that the Discrete Mathematics Common Exam will be released in the 2013- 14 school year

(pdf, 119kb)


High School Occupational Course of Study for Mathematics Specifications
(pdf, 109kb)


High School English Language Arts Specifications
(pdf, 125kb)


High School Occupational Course of Study for English Language Arts Specifications
(pdf, 132kb)


High School Science Specifications
(pdf, 124kb)


Elementary and Middle School Science Specifications
(pdf, 114kb)


High School Social Studies Specifications
(pdf, 128kb)


United States History (aligned to 2003 Standard Course of Study) Specifications
(pdf, 120kb)


Elementary and Middle School Social Studies Specifications
(pdf, 134kb)


Additional Resources for High School Math

High School Math Chart
(pdf, 207kb)

 
 
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