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Keystone Exams

Keystone Resources

Spring 2013 Assessment
Update (PDF)

Testing Calendars:

2013-2014 Keystone Testing Windows (PDF)

2012-2013 Keystone Testing
Windows (PDF)

Testing Accomodations:

2013 PSSA and Keystone Accomodations Webinar Recording

2013 Accommodations for Keystone and PSSA Presentation (PowerPoint)

2013 Accommodations Guidelines (PDF)

2013 Accommodations Guidelines for English Language Learners (PDF)

Pennsylvania Online
Calculator Manual (PDF)

Pennsylvania Calculator Policy (PDF)

Other Materials:

Keystone Exam Scale
Score Ranges (PDF)

The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Literature, English Composition, Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, and Civics and Government.

The Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania's new system of high school graduation requirements. Keystone Exams will help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards.

2011 State Summary Reports

2011 State Summary Report - All Content Areas (PDF)
2011 State Summary Report - Algebra I (PDF)
2011 State Summary Report - Biology (PDF)
2011 State Summary Report - Literature (PDF)

Administration Materials

Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content

Item and Scoring Samplers

Item and Scoring Sampler - Algebra I (PDF)
Item and Scoring Sampler - Literature (PDF)
Item and Scoring Sampler - Biology (PDF)

General Scoring Guidelines

General Scoring Guideline - Algebra I (PDF)
General Scoring Guideline - Literature (PDF)
General Scoring Guideline - Biology (PDF)

Technical Reports

2011 Keystone Exams Technical Report (PDF)