7.4 Smarter Balanced Summative - Science (Nevada)

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a series of assessments used to measure students' progress toward success in college and career.

These assessments are aligned with Nevada's Academic Content Standards in Science.

To learn more: 

• Nevada Department of Education SBAC Landing Page

• SBAC Test Question Examples

• How To Interpret Results

FAQs

Q: Which students need to take the Smarter Balanced Summative in Science? 

A: Nevada students in grades 5 and 8 will need to take this assessment.

Q: When will this assessment be administered? 

A: This assessment is administered once a year in the Spring.

Q: Is this assessment virtual or in-person? 

A: This assessment is administered in-person.

Q: How do I schedule this assessment? 

A: Scheduling will be available through the Assessments tab of our platform.

Q: What should my student expect during the assessment? How long will it take?

A: This assessment is untimed, so your student may have as much time as they need. On average, the testing session takes about two hours to complete.

Parents will be asked to sit outside the testing room while your student completes the test.

To prepare: Take a look at these practice tests. 

Q: What are the technology requirements for this assessment? What devices can my student use?

A: A laptop will be provided to your student when they arrive at the testing site. This laptop will already be set up with everything they need to take the assessment.

Q: What is the participation expectation for this assessment? 

A: OpenEd students are expected to participate in this assessment.