Washington

HSPE

Full name: High School Proficiency Exams

Status: Current only for students graduating in 2016

Years of Usage: 2013/14 and prior

Description: Until spring 2015, the High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) were the state’s exams for reading and writing. These 10th-grade tests were used for graduation assessment requirements and federal accountability. Washington now administers the Smarter Balanced test in English language arts (ELA) instead of the HSPEs. However, students through the Class of 2016 may continue to access HSPE retests in spring 2016 if they have not yet passed one or both tests. (Accessed 5/23/16)

URL: http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/HSPE.aspx (Accessed 5/23/16)

MSP

Full name: Measurements of Student Progress

Status: Not Current

Years of Usage: 2013/14 and prior

Description: Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) was the state’s exam for the following grades and subjects: Math (grades 3-8), Reading (grades 3-8), Writing (grades 4 and 7), and Science (grades 5 and 8).

URL: http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/statetesting/MSP.aspx (Accessed 5/23/16)

SBA

Full name: Smarter Balanced Assessment System

Status: Current

Years of Usage: Spring 2015 to Present

Description: The Smarter Balanced Assessment System utilizes computer-adaptive tests and performance tasks that allow students to show what they know and are able to do. This system is based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. Optional interim assessments are also available from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC).

URL: http://www.k12.wa.us/smarter/ - accessed 05/23/2016