Assessment Administration Language

Source: Handbooks
The language in which an assessment is written or administered. (Note: A list of languages and codes is currently maintained and updated by the ISO as ISO 639.2 on its website http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue.htm).

Code Set:

• aar - Afar
• abk - Abkhazian
• ace - Achinese
• ach - Acoli
• ada - Adangme
• + 480 More Codes...

Assessment Code

Source: Handbooks
The code used to identify a particular assessment given to an individual.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Assessment Duration

Source: Handbooks
The amount of time that an individual is permitted to use in attempting to complete the assessment.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Assessment Location

Source: Handbooks
The description of the place where an assessment is administered.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Assessment Response Language

Source: Handbooks
The language in which assessment responses are provided. (Note: A list of languages and codes is currently maintained and updated by the ISO as ISO 639.2 on its website http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue.htm).

Code Set:

• aar - Afar
• abk - Abkhazian
• ace - Achinese
• ach - Acoli
• ada - Adangme
• + 480 More Codes...

Assessment Special Accommodation

Source: Handbooks
The specific type of special variation used in how an examination is presented, how it is administered, or how the test taker is allowed to respond. This generally refers to changes that do not substantially alter what the examination measures. The proper use of accommodations does not substantially change academic level or performance criteria.

Code Set:

• Additional example items/tasks - N/A
• Adjustable swivel arm - N/A
• Adjustable table height - N/A
• Administration in several sessions - N/A
• Answers written directly in test booklet - N/A
• + 73 More Codes...

Assessment Special Accommodation Category

Source: Handbooks
The general type of special variation used in how a test is presented, how it is administered, or how the test taker is allowed to respond.

Code Set:

• Scheduling accommodations - Accommodations used in the scheduling of the assessment.
• Settings accommodations - Accommodations used in the setting in which the assessment is administered.
• Student equipment/technology - Accommodations used by the students in all aspects of the assessment.
• Test administration accommodations - Accommodations used in the administration of the assessment.
• Test material accommodations - Accommodations used in the materials with which the assessment is administered.
• + 1 More Codes...

Assessment Title

Source: Handbooks
The title or name of the assessment.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

English Language Proficiency Assessment Status

Source: NEDM
An indication that the student participated in the state annual English Language Proficiency Assessment.

Code Set:

• No - N/A
• Yes - N/A

Grade Level when Assessed

Source: Handbooks
The grade level of a student when assessed. (Source: Handbooks)

Code Set:

• Adult - N/A
• Eighth grade - N/A
• Eleventh Grade - N/A
• Fifth grade - N/A
• First grade - N/A
• + 16 More Codes...

Identification Code

Source: Handbooks
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

Identification System

Source: Handbooks
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to an individual, organization, program, or institution.

Code Set:

• Other - N/A
• Social Security Administration number - N/A
• US government Visa number - N/A
• Personal identification number - N/A
• Family unit number - N/A
• + 27 More Codes...

Initial Language Assessment Status

Source: NEDM
An indication that the student was assessed in the student's native language other than English.

Code Set:

• No - N/A
• Yes - N/A

NCLB Cap Applied Status

Source: NEDM
An indication that the student's score was counted at the lowest achievement level for computing adequate yearly progress (AYP) because of the NCLB cap on the percentage of students whose scores can be held to alternate achievement standards in AYP calculations.

Code Set:

• No - N/A
• Yes - N/A

Planned Assessment Participation

Source: NEDM
The student's planned level of participation in statewide assessments.

Code Set:

• Accommodations - English Language Learners - N/A
• Accommodations - Students with Disabilities - N/A
• Accommodations - Students with temporary or long-term disabilities and Section 504 students - N/A
• Excused - During Testing - N/A
• Excused - Prior to Test - N/A
• + 1 More Codes...

Purpose of Assessment Special Accommodation

Source: Handbooks
The primary reason the special accommodation for the assessment was offered to a student.

Code Set:

• Other - N/A
• Student's 504 status - N/A
• Student's IEP and LEP status - N/A
• Student's IEP status - N/A
• Student's LEP status - N/A

Reason Not Tested

Source: Handbooks
The primary reason is not tested.

Code Set:

• Absent - A student is absent if he or she is not physically present on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction-related activities at an approved off-grounds location.
• Disruptive behavior - N/A
• Medical waiver - N/A
• Other - N/A
• Previously passed the examination - N/A
• + 2 More Codes...

Student Level Code

Source: PESC
The classification of the student at the time the student took the test.

Code Set:

• CollegeFifthYear - N/A
• CollegeFirstYear - N/A
• CollegeFirstYearAttendedBefore - N/A
• CollegeJunior - N/A
• CollegeSenior - N/A
• + 22 More Codes...

Test Score Status

Source: Handbooks
The validity and use of the test score.

Code Set:

• Invalid score, not used in AYP - N/A
• Invalid score, used in AYP - N/A
• Not tested - N/A
• Valid score, not used in AYP - N/A
• Valid score, used in AYP - N/A

Use of Manipulatives

Source: Handbooks
A description of the manipulates that are utilized during the assessment (e.g., math tiles, protractors, calculators).

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A