Sentences with phrase «alternative competency test»

Aiming to solve high failure rates among special needs students on the California High School Exit Examination, the California State Board of Education took steps Wednesday toward adopting an alternative competency test.

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Summative assessments: For example, tests that allow for visual, interactive or other responses as an alternative to traditional testing questions; performance - based assessments that showcase knowledge, process and thinking; portfolios, videos or competency - based assessments that can be completed and evaluated when students feel ready; and tools that differentiate for students of differing abilities.

Daniel also interviewed colleagues and found that there was no consistent pattern or policy about how or when to include students in the alternative testing process (which involves setting up a portfolio of student work demonstrating certain competencies).