Office of Curriculum, Technology, & Assessment

Assessment / Testing

The Office of Curriculum, Technology and Assessment provides technical advice on testing issues, test interpretation and guidance for the implementation of the state testing program.

• ACCESS/W-APT (ELL Testing Information)
• ACT - The ACT is one of two commonly used college entrance exams. It includes four subject-area tests in English, math, reading and science. The ACT is scored on a scale of 1 to 36. Click the link below for South Dakota's composite scores.

  • 2007 ACT Scores (by district)

  • 2006 ACT Scores (by district)

  • 2005 ACT Scores (by district)

• Alternate Assessment
• AMO's can be found on page 18 at: www.doe.sd.gov/nclb/docs/Workbook 2007 final.pdf
• Assessment Terminology Brochure
• DACS - Dakota Assessment of Content Standards
• Dakota Step
• NAEP - National Assessment of Educational Progress
  • Upcoming NAEP Activities
• Overview of the South Dakota Assessment System
• South Dakota End of Course Exams
• Dakota Writing Assessment (Stanford 9)
• Stanford 10 Abbreviated
  • SAT10 Pricing List
  • Home school order form
• State Assessment All Grades
• State Assessment Report

Other Testing Information

• NEW: Spectrum Information

  • Spectrum Cover Letter - Word | PDF

  • Spectrum User's Guide

  • Spectrum Order Management Quick Reference