A: A minimum of two scorers review each assessment recorded by videotape or narrative notes.

Q: PASA scoring reflects not just student performance but teaching prompting, so you are really scoring the student's performance?

A: Student performance is a function of appropriate prompting which varies based on student's level of independence. Scoring reflects both accuracy and level of independence.

Q: If your school hosts an Intermediate Unit class which students from other districts attend, what school district will be credited with those students' scores?

A: The Intermediate Unit is considered the service provider and the district that provides the classroom space is simply the host district. Home School Districts (districts of residence) are held accountable for students.

Q: How will the scores of students taking the PASA be calculated as part of the Annual Yearly Progress reports for the school district?

A: For purposes of AYP calculations, all student scores on the alternate assessment are reported back to their district of residence.

Q: Will student scores on the PASA contribute to proficiency scores for schools and districts as required by the No Child Left Behind Act?

A: Yes, the No Child Left Behind Regulations permit a school district to count as proficient up to 1% of eligible students based on the PASA alternate standards.