Transcript Keystone Exams - Propel Schools

Keystone Exams
What are the Keystone Exams?
The Keystone Exams are an end of course
assessment designed to evaluate proficiency
in academic content.
The Keystone Exams will replace the 11th
grade PSSA test.
What subjects are tested?
• Algebra 1
• Literature
• Biology
Who will take the Keystone Exams
All students in grades 9-11 will take the
Keystone Exams. This test will count towards
student graduation and Propel Braddock
Hills' Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
When will the exams be offered?
Propel will be administering the Keystone
Exams at various times throughout the school
year based on subject area as follows:
Algebra 1 - December & May
Literature - January & May
Biology - January
Algebra 1 Keystone
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Composed of 2 modules
Student must score proficient on both
modules
Once a student scores proficient, they do not
have to take the test again
If a student scores proficient on only one of
the modules, they only have to take the
module they did not score proficient in again
When will your child take the
Algebra 1 Keystone Exam?
Winter Test:
11th graders will take the paper version
Select 9th and all 10th graders will take the
computer version
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Spring Test:
All other 9th graders and any upperclassmen
who did not pass in the winter will retake
Computer version only
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Want to know more?
If you have any additional questions
about the Keystone Exams, please
contact Mr. Aglio.
For more information, you can also
visit www.pdesas.org.