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SUGGESTED LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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CLASS REPORTS
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Yes. Schools will be able to choose which format of Performance Series they would like to utilize. Before deciding, please be sure to review all of the differences between the two assessments. You can discuss your needs with Thrive Academics to make sure you understand the transition properly.
The cost of PSE is the same as PS. If you want to use both Standard and Express, you will receive a discount based on the number of student accounts you are purchasing.
No, you will have a separate Site ID for PSE.No, because the methods for calculating the results of PSE and PSS are specific to each assessment, the data from the two sites should not be compared, merged, or transferred. Growth calculations are also not interchangeable between PSS and PSE assessments.
PS Express is a reliable measure of student performance. The major difference between PSE and PSS is the number of items used in both assessments. Due to the different number of items used, the resulting Standard Error of Measure (SEM) also differs. In PSS, the average SEM observed is approximately 60 points while the average observed SEM for PSE is approximately 84 points.
All other psychometric properties related to the test items remain the same, since the same items are used in both exams. Essentially, PSE is a shortened version of PSS. It is backed by the same capabilities as a full-form assessment.
The simple answer is YES. However, each student should only be tested in one site or the other, not both. Schools and districts may choose to utilize PSE for certain grades or for special populations, and still utilize PSS for other grades or populations. The key to remember is that data is non-transferrable between the two sites and should not be compared.
Yes, you will have access to the same reports.
