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Assessing Student Learning in Lamar CISD

Assessment in education is a crucial tool that enables teachers to gather comprehensive data on student performance, thereby facilitating a deeper understanding of each student's academic growth and overall functioning. Educators can identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential explanations for student behaviors and achievements by evaluating how students perform tasks across diverse contexts. This thorough approach not only aids in tailoring instruction to meet individual needs but also ensures that decisions about student progress are well-informed and equitable.

College Readiness

Credit by Exam

Local Assessments

State Assessments

 

 

Assessments in Lamar CISD

  • Credit by Exam

    Lamar CISD provides Credit by Exam opportunities for students from Kindergarten through high school. Click the link above to explore these options and learn more about how students can earn credit.

  • College Readiness

    College readiness assessments like the SAT and ACT help colleges evaluate students' academic preparedness and compare applicants from diverse backgrounds. These tests also guide students in identifying strengths and weaknesses, improving skills, and enhancing their chances for college admission and scholarships. Click the link above to learn more about College Readiness Assessments in Lamar CISD

  • Local Assessments

    Lamar CISD administers a variety of local assessments to support student learning and track academic progress. Click the link above to learn more about the assessments offered and view school testing calendars.

  • State Assessments

    Click this link to learn more about state assessments in Lamar CISD, including important testing dates and calendars. Stay informed about key exams and schedules throughout the school year.

Why We Assess

Assessment of Instruction

 

 Assessment of instruction refers to summative assessment with a focus on determining the degree at which students have mastered the content.

Assessment for Instruction

 

 Assessment for instruction refers to the ways in which a teacher uses the information derived from assessments for planning that will move student learning forward.

Assessment as Instruction

 

Assessment as instruction refers to students comparing their work on assessments to specified learning targets, so they are aware of their growth.

When We Assess

Click on the buttons below to find out when the testing windows are in Lamar CISD. Please note: campuses are not testing every day during the window listed on the calendar. 

Student Assessment Contact Information

Director of Reporting, Assessment, & Accountability

Brian Moore

832-223-0138

Email

 

Coordinator for Student Assessment 

Tara Yates

832-223-0192

Email

Specialist for Student Assessment

Meredith Smith

832-223-0137

Email

 

 

Assessment Clerk

Sofia Palomares

832-223-0136

Email

 

Materials Warehouse

LCISD Support Services Center

832-223-0197

Assessment Clerk

Sofia Palomares

832-223-0136

Materials Warehouse

LCISD Support Services Center
832-223-0197