Testing
Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT)
These state-mandated tests assess students' mastery of the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), Oklahoma’s legislatively mandated core curriculum. The tests assess all students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The tests measure student performance relative to the specific content and skills of PASS. For further information, please check www.sde.state.ok.us
Reading Sufficiency Tests
The Reading Sufficiency Act requires districts to assess students in grades K-3 in order to identify those who will need additional instruction to reach grade level expectations. Results of this testing are shared with parents and guardians.
End-of Instruction Tests
These tests are required by the state to assess student mastery of the PASS standards in higher grade levels. Students shall demonstrate mastery of the state academic content standards in the following subject areas in order to graduate from a public high school with a standard diploma: Algebra I, English II, and two of the following five: Algebra II, Biology I, English III, Geometry, and United States History. As with the other Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests, the EOI tests are not timed. Students who do not attain at least a proficient score (as defined by the State Board of Education) on any end-of-instruction test shall be provided remediation and the opportunity to retake the test up to three times each calendar year until at least achieving a satisfactory score on the tests of Algebra I, English II and two of the tests required or an approved alternative test.
EXPLORE (Pre-ACT for 8th-graders)
A program funded by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for all 8th graders, EXPLORE provides students with information needed to prepare for future academic and career success. It also provides a link to the PLAN test. This test is used to develop a student’s plan of study for high school.
PLAN (Pre-ACT for 10th-graders)
A program funded by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for all 10th graders, PLAN provides students with information needed to prepare for future academic and career success. It also provides an estimated range of the ACT Assessment composite scores. The results of the PLAN assessment provide schools with information for program evaluation, accreditation, guidance and student career planning.
Home School/Non-accredited Placement
Placement tests may be administered to students who wish to enroll in Putnam City Schools and have been home schooled or have attended non-accredited schools. These tests may be used to determine credit-by-exam and placement in grade level and/or courses.
ELL ACCESS
Students who are English Language Learners are required to demonstrate proficiency and progress in English. The ACCESS test is required by the federal No Child Left Behind legislation and is administered in the spring.
Qualifying Tests for Elementary and Middle School PEAK (Gifted/Talented Program)
A cognitive abilities test is administered annually to all 1st through 8th grade students. A total score on this test at or above the 97th percentile automatically qualifies a student for the gifted/talented program.
Students may also qualify for the PEAK program by satisfactorily meeting various multi-criteria on our alternative scoring rubric.
Proficiency-based Promotion Tests
Proficiency-based promotion awards credit for students' knowledge in the core curriculum areas. Click here for more information.