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Oregon is moving to a common assessment to measure Math and English Language Arts proficiency in 2014-15. This change is intended to allow Oregon to more easily and accurately compare our student scores with those in other states.

As the state prepare for this change, the Oregon Department of Education wants to hear from you.

ODE currently provides up to three annual test opportunities per student in Reading, Math, and Science and two opportunities in Social Sciences. Under the new common assessment students will likely have only one test opportunity per subject.

As part of the transition, should ODE begin reducing the number of test taking opportunities in 2012-13?

Take this survey and make your voice heard!  

ODE has posted a survey seeking stakeholder input to help inform ODE’s decision-making process. ODE plans to share the results from this survey with the State Board of Education in March. Participate in this survey now through Tuesday, February 21, 2012. 

 Learn More:

The SMARTER balanced consortium developed the new common assessment. Find out more about that effort here.  

During the 2011, Stand for Children championed a bill to reduce unnecessary state testing. Read the coverage of this important issue here.