Math Math Test Format Number of Multiple Choice Items per Student (1 point each) Number of Open- Ended Items per Student (4 points each) Grade Estimated Time of Test Common Multiple Choice Items Equating Block Items Field Test Items Common Open- Ended Items Equating Block Items Field Test Items Total Number of Score Points 3-8 and minutes 3 sessions = 72 Scores come from the COMMON ONLY. PSSA Assessments 2010 Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.education.state.pa.us

Math Test Blueprint Reporting Category Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 11 Numbers and Operations 40-50%43-47%41-45%28-32%20-24%18-22%12-15% Measurement12-15% Geometry12-15% 15-21% 15-20%12-18% Algebraic Concepts 12-15% 13-17%15-20%20-27%25-30%36-42% Data Analysis and Probability 13-16%12-15% 15-20% 12-18% Total Points 72 Points PSSA Assessments 2010 Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.education.state.pa.us

Math Performance Level Cut Scores PSSA Assessments 2010 Performance Level Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 11 Advanced 1370 and up 1445 and up 1483 and up 1476 and up 1472 and up 1446 and up 1509 and up Proficient Basic Below Basic Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Dr. Gerald L. Zahorchak, Secretary of Educationwww.education.state.pa.us