Description
What is the Performance Series Test?
A web‑based, computer‑adaptive diagnostic assessment for K–12 — designed to measure academic ability, guide placement, and track growth over time.
Because the test adapts in real time to each student’s responses, it tailors difficulty to accurately gauge current proficiency levels across core subjects
Why It Works
- Adaptive & Individualized: Starts near grade level, then adjusts up or down based on responses — avoiding both overly easy and discouragingly difficult questions.
- Reliable & Norm‑Referenced: Built on a sophisticated Item Response Theory engine to deliver valid, normed scores aligned to state and national standards
- Vertical Growth Scale: Uses a consistent scaled score across grade levels, making growth tracking over time meaningful and precise.
Subjects & Grades Covered
Includes comprehensive coverage across:
- Math & Mathematics in Spanish (K–10)
- Reading Foundations (K–2) & Reading (2–12)
- Language Arts (2–8)
- Algebra (8–12) & Geometry (8–12)
- Science (Grades 3–8)
Administration Timeline
- Standard Test: ~45–60 minutes per subject with 52–68 items
- Express Form: A shorter option (~15–30 minutes, ~25 items) backed by the same capabilities for faster diagnostics
- Tip: Schools typically test 3 times per year (fall, winter, spring), leaving at least 12 weeks between administrations for valid growth tracking
📊 Reports & Insights
- Scaled Scores & National Percentile Rankings (NPR) to compare performance with national peers.
- Suggested Learning Objectives (SLOs): Clear, actionable next‑step skills to target learning gaps.
- Automatic detection and “spoiling” of invalid test attempts to maintain score integrity
Reports are available instantly after test completion — for individual students, classrooms, or the entire school/home group
Why Families Love It
- Fully online with no need for extra software — just a web browser.
- Meets many state standardized-testing requirements, including in-home administration.
- Instant, clear reporting helps families plan curriculum, identify gaps, and monitor growth throughout the year
Who It’s For
This assessment is perfect for:
- Homeschool families needing reliable, state‑aligned benchmarking
- Co‑ops and small groups looking for group‑testing solutions or bundles
- Educational consultants and tutors who want to base instruction on data‑driven insights
Ready to get started? Schedule your Performance Series testing today and receive instant insights, intuitive reports, and confidence in every step of your academic planning. Contact us to set up your account, choose the standard or express form, and begin tracking growth in Reading, Math, Language Arts, and Science!
Please allow 24 hours for test set up. Upon purchase you will receive an email with next steps from marketing@truenorthhomeschool.academy
