Benchmark Assessments

Benchmark Assessments

The primary goal of the benchmark testing program is to assess how well students are progressing toward proficiency on state standards addressed by the curriculum throughout the school year.  The test results provide detailed information to assist school staff in meeting the instructional needs of their students. 

 

 

Primary Contacts for Benchmark Assessments

Teresa Hernandez - 720.423.3113
Steve Lehman - 720.423.3978
Grant Guyer - 720.423.3894`

Administration

  pdf Benchmark Test 1 QuickStart
 
  pdf-Benchmark Assessment SAL Training Powerpoint
  pdf-Benchmark Assessment Accommodations Powerpoint
    pdf Accommodations codes for answersheets (from Procedures Manual p. 5)
  pdf-Benchmark Procedures Manual - updated 8-25-09
  pdf-Benchmark Assessment Overview - Test 1
  -Checklist for SALs
  -Checklist for Teachers
  Rubrics and Scoring resources

Using Benchmarks to improve instruction.

  pdf Benchmark Test 1 QuickStart
  Difficulty ranking of Items from each test
   

Performance Band Ranges

  pdf-Round 1 Tests
  pdf-Round 2 Tests

Growth Guidelines

  pdf-Interpreting Growth on Benchmarks
   

Returning Materials

  pdf-Packing Instructions