FAQs - Testing & Assessment
How is student progress assessed?
The Nevada Virtual Academy is a mastery-based program, which means students master concepts and lessons before moving on to the next lesson. Students will be required to submit work samples to their teachers for evaluation and feedback. Teachers will assess mastery and provide quantitative feedback in the secondary grades to students and families.
What tests are required as part of the program?
For the 2010-2011 school year, in addition to K¹² lesson, unit, and semester assessments, NVVA students in grades K-8 are required to participate in the Analytical Writing, ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills), and the Nevada Criterion Referenced Test. There will be multiple test sites around the state.
Do I have to participate in state testing?
All students are required to participate in state testing, and are subject to dismissal if they do not participate.
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