PENNSYLVANIA STATE ASSESSMENTS 

The Pennsylvania state assessment system is comprised of assessments and the reporting associated with the results of those assessments. The assessments include: 

·       The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) 

·       The Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) 

·       The Keystone Exams (end-of-course) 

PSSA 

The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) includes assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. A summary of the content assessed in each subject area follows: