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2012 PSSA Information and Preparation

In order for our students to put forth their best effort on the PSSAs, we need to be sure that they are first and foremost well rested and that they have had a nutritious breakfast. 2012 Testing Schedule    6th 7th  8th  Reading  March 13, 14, 15  March 13, 14, 15  March 13, 14, 15  Math March 13, 14, 15  March 13, 14, 15 March 13, 14, 15  Writing     April 17, 18, 19  Science      April 25, 26     Students click here, and teachers click here for more helpful links dedicated to help with study tips and information about the exams. Bell Schedules math/reading writing science   FYIs Frequently Asked Questions about the PSSAs Calculator Info.   Rubrics (criteria used by state officials to score the PSSA exams) Open Ended Response Rubric Response Reading Rubric Math Rubric   PSSA Writing Links (8th Grade ONLY) Writing Test Reminders Informational Essay Elements Informational Essay Writing Persuasive Writing Elements Persuasive Essay Writing Writing Narrative Scoring Guidelines Writing Assessment Domain Scoring Guide Writing Scoring Rubric   PSSA Science Links (8th Grade ONLY) Glossary of Terms General Scoring Guidelines Item and Scoring Sampler Item and Scoring Sampler (PSSA - Modified Test)