AVAILABLE TESTING INFORMATION

Resource Testing:  We will test any student that has difficulty in learning, to see
if they may need the Student Assistance Team or if they have a Learning Disability,
then there may be further testing, referral to a MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) and an IEP meeting  to detemine the student's Individual Education Plan.

Grades 3-11 Achievement Testing: Used to determine an individuals achievement in seven areas of study.  Comparisons are made locally and nationally with others in the same grade.  The Achievement test is given in the spring of the school year.

Grades K-12 STATE STANDARDS TESTING:  The Nebraska State Standards implemented and utilized by all public schools identify what students are to know and be able to do in each content area at the bench marks of fourth, eighth, and eleventh grades.  These challenging and rigorous standards are intended to guide school districts and the coummumities they serve in setting high goals and expectations for all students.  Assessments taken by the students are scored and rated in one of four categories .  The categories are:  Beginning, Progressing, Proficient, and Advanced.  Twin River's District Goal is to get all students into the proficent and advanced levels.

Elementary Testing:  Along with state standards testing (Grades K-12) and achievement testing (Grades 3-11) the elementary students K-3 take DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and 3-6 take GORT (The Gray Oral Reading  Test).

Grade 8 Explore Testing:  A test of all eight graders.  Stimulates career exploration and helps students develop plans for their high school years and beyond.  Provided for student at no cost,  paid for by the school district.

Grade 10 ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Testing:  Helps the student learn about his/her occupational aptitudes and abilities.  The test is given during the first semester.  Students from grades 11-12 may elect to take the ASVAB Test when the 10th graders take the test if they are planning on going into the Military.  Provided for students at no cost, paid for by the school district.

Grade 10 Plan Testing: Helps familiarize the student with college entrance type examinations.  The results provide information to use in career planning and college selection.  An estimated ACT composite score is included in the results.  Provided for the student at no cost, paid for by the school district.

Grade 11 PSAT-NMSQT (Personal Student Assessment Test/The National merit Scholarship Qualifying Test):  Helps familiarize  the student with college-entrance type examinations.  The test is also used for scholarship purposes and students receiving high final scores may become semi-finalists and finalists for a National Merit Scholarship.  The test is optional, and the student must pay for the test fee of about $12.00.

Grade 12 ACT (American College Testing Program):  This test is for college-bound seniors and is used for entrance and placement purposes.  Results of this test are used in consideration for a number of scholarships.  Most colleges in the Midwest require this test.  The fee for this is paid for by the student and will cost a minimum of $29.00

Grade 12 SAT(Scholastic Aptitude Test):  This test is used mostly on East and West Coast and certain other colleges for entrance and placement purposes.  The cost will be a minimum of $41.50.  Paid for by the student!

Work Keys Testing:  Used to facilitate student planning for and transition into the workplace, as well as monitoring the students progress in attaining workplace skills.  When funds are available this is paid by school district, otherwise paid for by the student. These Tests are optional!  Cost is $25.00-$50.00.