WAKEFIELD, Mass., Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certica
Solutions, provider of high-impact K-12 assessment and analytics
solutions, today announced that the Louisiana Department of
Education (LDOE) has given the TE21-CASE Benchmark Assessments™ for
Math in grades 3-8 and Algebra I the highest rating in its
comprehensive review process. The LDOE Tiered Review Process
determines the degree of alignment with the Louisiana Student
Standards, to support school districts in making purchases of
instructional materials and benchmark assessments. Tier 1-rated
assessments meet "all non-negotiable criteria" and score "the best
possible on all indicators of superior quality."
The TE21-CASE Benchmark Assessments were first developed in 2010
and are designed to measure students' mastery of learning standards
at key points during the school year and be predictive of students'
performance on state summative assessments. The Assessments are
modeled after each state's summative assessment blueprint and are
highly regarded by school districts for their quality, rigor and
learning standards alignment. The assessments are also able to be
configured to match districts' instructional scope and sequence.
Teachers use CASE Benchmark Assessment data to inform instructional
decisions, design interventions, and personalize the student's
learning experience.
Louisiana is one of four states
where Certica has expanded its K-12 assessment solutions in the
2020-21 school year, making the assessments available in nine
states.
Leandrew Drake, Jr., principal at
Madison Middle School, Madison Parish
School Board in Tallulah,
Louisiana, is planning to use the TE21-CASE Benchmarks this
school year. Said Drake, "I've had the pleasure of using the
TE21-CASE assessment products for several years in another state,
and I've been extremely satisfied with the quality and customer
service the company provided to teachers in my school, and to me as
a school leader. I'm excited that the CASE Benchmark Assessments
are now rated Tier 1 in Louisiana.
My entire staff is looking forward to using these assessments this
year."
Certica's expansion of the CASE Benchmark Assessments follows
its acquisition of assessment provider TE21 in early 2019. Said
Mark Rankovic, president and CEO of
Certica, "we are thrilled to have attained this Tier 1 recognition
of our Math assessments by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Their extensive review process ensures that districts use the
highest quality assessments to inform instruction. We are excited
to deepen our partnerships in Louisiana and help educators and students
benefit from these unique assessments."
To learn more about the CASE Benchmark Assessments for
Louisiana school districts, visit
CerticaSolutions.com.
About Certica Solutions
Certica is dedicated to advancing academic progress and equity in
education through measurable improvements in student achievement.
Certica's analytic, assessment and data management solutions
provide a foundation for standards-based learning and assessment,
as well as teacher data literacy. Certica serves more than
1,500 K-12 school districts and
numerous charter school organizations and educational service
agencies. Certica is based in Wakefield,
Massachusetts, with offices in North Carolina, Ohio, South
Carolina and Texas. Follow
Certica on Twitter @Certica_K12.
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