Local Assessments
McDowell County Schools administer Interim Module Assessments (IMAs) and Test Authoring assessments throughout the year to grades 3-8, and each school follows a calendar of assessments created based on the GSA data analysis and needs assessments. iReady Benchmarks are used as benchmarking tools in September, January, and April for Grades K-8.
McDowell County high schools administer PSAT 8/9 to 9th grade students in fall and spring as a benchmark. 10th grade students are administered PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 in fall and spring as well.
School Year 2024-2025 PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and PSAT/NMSQT dates:
PSAT 8/9 for Grade 9: October 1-31, 2024
PSAT/NMSQT for Grade 10: October 1-31, 2024
PSAT 8/9 for Grade 9: April 1-18, 2025
PSAT 10 for Grade 10: April 1-18, 2025
Khan Academy is used throughout the year to support student progress monitoring.
Group and individual data from these assessments are used to plan and inform instruction.
