4R district speaks to pilot test scores report

The Aurora School District received its most recent set of test scores just like the districts around Hamilton County and the state of Nebraska.
But before one can look at the scores, a bit should be said about the change in the test overall and some background on why educators are seeing these particular scores and what they mean. 
“Let’s just start with a little bit of background on what the NDE is transitioning us to,” said Desiree Teahon, 4R curriculum director. “It’s going to be a name change (to start). It’s going from what you’ve heard us say is NSCAS -- the Nebraska Student Centered Assessment System -- to NSCAS Growth.” 
Before, she noted, the school gave the NWEA Map test, a “nationally normed” benchmark test that can be given three times a year if needed.

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