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Science Resources
Social Studies Resources
General Resources
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Manuals

Resource	Description
2012–2013 Assessment CalendarUpdated 1/25/2012	The 2012–2013 consolidated assessment calendar for DCAS, DCAS – Alt1, ACCESS, PSAT, SAT, NAEP and AP assessments.
User Roles and Access to DCAS ApplicationsPosted 09/10/2012	This table provides a brief overview of DCAS applications and which users can access the features/tasks within each application. The corresponding user guide for each system contains complete information about each system’s features.
2012–2013 Online Test Administration ManualPosted 07/27/2012	This manual includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators, and other roles, and describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in online testing.
2012–2013 EOC Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III Online Test Administration ManualPosted 01/8/2013	This manual includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators and other roles, and describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in the online testing for the End-of-Couse (EOC) Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III.
2012–2013 DCAS Paper/Pencil Test Administration ManualUpdated 11/16/2012	This manual includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators and other roles, and describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in paper/pencil testing.
2012–13 EOC Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III Paper/Pencil Test Administration ManualUpdated 1/18/2013	This manual includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators and other roles, and describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in the paper/pencil testing for the End-of-Course (EOC) Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III.
2012–2013 Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) User Guide Posted 7/30/2012	This user guide provides information on how to use TIDE.
2012–2013 Test Administrator User Guide Posted 8/14/2012 User Roles and Access to DCAS ApplicationsPosted 09/10/2012	This TA User Guide provides information on how to use the TA and Student Interface applications for DCAS.
2012–2013 Online Reporting System User Guide Posted 8/14/2012 DCAS Subjects and Benchmarks Updated 5/24/2012	This user guide provides information on how to use the Online Reporting system to view student performance and participation data.
2012–2013 Learning Point Navigator User Guide Posted 8/14/2012	This user guide is designed to familiarize teachers with the Learning Point Navigator system. Teachers can use this application to create assignments for students in a subject and/or specific content standard.

Reading Resources

Resource	Description
Lexile Score Information	Information about Lexile® Scores, Lexile® Framework for Reading, and "Find a Book, Delaware!"
Specifications for Select High School Courses and End-of-Course Assessments Updated November 2011	This document outlines all details and specifications of the End-of-Course assessments, including Reading.
DCAS PLDs—Reading (12/21/2010) PLD Report—Reading	Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) are designed to identify and define what a student knows and can do at a specific grade and to help parents, educators and students understand the performance level scores a student received on DCAS.
DCAS Reading—Cognitive Goals DCAS Reading—Reporting Categories DCAS Reading—Text Type Goals	Blueprint materials for Reading
Answer Keys—Reading	Answer Keys for the DCAS Reading Practice Tests
Scoring Rubrics - Reading	Scoring rubrics for the graphic response questions in the DCAS Reading Practice Tests
EOC Answer Key—English II	Answer Key for the DCAS End-of-Course English II Practice Test
Linking the Common Core Standards for Reading, Classroom Instruction and DCAS Updated April 2013	This document is a resource for teachers and reading specialists in the transition to the Common Core Standards in reading and demonstrates the connection between the standards, instruction, and DCAS reading for grades 2 through 10.

Math Resources

Resource	Description
Specifications for Select High School Courses and End-of-Course Assessments Updated November 2011	This document outlines all details and specifications of the End-of-Course assessments, including Math.
DCAS PLDs—Math (1/14/2011) PLD Report—Math	Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) are designed to identify and define what a student knows and can do at a specific grade and to help parents, educators and students understand the performance level scores a student received on DCAS.
DCAS Math Proportions	This DCAS Math Proportions document is for 2010–2011 and 2011–2012. It is based on the Essential and Important Prioritized Standards and GLEs.
Answer Keys—Mathematics	Answer Keys for the DCAS Mathematics Practice Tests
Scoring Rubrics - Mathematics	Scoring rubrics for the graphic response questions in the DCAS Math Practice Tests
EOC Answer Key—Mathematics (Algebra I & Integrated Math I) EOC Answer Key—Mathematics (Algebra II & Integrated Math III)	Answer Key for the DCAS End-of-Course Mathematics Practice Test
Calculator (grades 3–5) Calculator (6–10, EOC) Calculator Memo Updated 8/21/2012 Instructions for creating a shortcut for the online calculator	The basic calculator available in the DCAS 3-5 Mathematics Tests. The Scientific, Graphing, Regression and Matrices Calculator available in the DCAS 6-10 and EOC Mathematics Tests. Note: You must use Firefox to access these calculators. A quick reference guide for the online calculators and policy for the use of handheld calculators. Instructions for creating a shortcut for the online calculator.
Grade 6–8 Formula Sheet Grade 9–10 Formula Sheet End-of-Course Algebra II/Integrated Math III Formula Sheet	Math Formula Sheets available in the DCAS Math tests.
Hundreds Table Half-Inch Graph paper Quarter-Inch Graph paper	Resources for the DCAS Math tests.

Science Resources

Resource	Description
Specifications for Select High School Courses and End-of-Course Assessments Updated November 2011	This document outlines all details and specifications of the End-of-Course assessments, including Science.
DCAS PLDs—Science (12/21/2010) PLD Report—Science	Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) are designed to identify and define what a student knows and can do at a specific grade and to help parents, educators and students understand the performance level scores a student received on DCAS.
DCAS Blueprint—Science	Science test blueprint used on the DCAS
Answer Keys—Science	Answer Keys for the DCAS Science Practice Tests
Scoring Rubrics - Science	Scoring rubrics for the graphic response questions in the DCAS Science Practice Tests
EOC Answer Key—Biology	Answer Key for the DCAS End-of-Course Biology Practice Test
Periodic table	Periodic Table available in the DCAS Grade 10 Summative and EOC Biology Tests.

Social Studies Resources

Resource	Description
Specifications for Select High School Courses and End-of-Course Assessments Updated November 2011	This document outlines all details and specifications of the End-of-Course assessments, including Social Studies.
DCAS PLDs—Social Studies (12/21/2010) PLD Report—Social Studies	Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) are designed to identify and define what a student knows and can do at a specific grade and to help parents, educators and students understand the performance level scores a student received on DCAS.
DCAS Blueprint—Social Studies	Social Studies test blueprint used on the DCAS
Answer Keys—Social Studies	Answer Keys for the DCAS Social Studies Practice Tests
Scoring Rubrics - Social Studies	Scoring rubrics for the graphic response questions in the DCAS Social Studies Practice Tests
EOC Answer Key—US History	Answer Key for the DCAS End-of-Course US History Practice Test

General Resources

Resource	Description
DCAS Test-Taking Strategies	Different tests require different approaches. It is important for students to know these different strategies in order to do their test on each type of test.
DCAS Data Review Form (2012-13) [Excel]Posted 8/31/2012	Use the DCAS Data Review Form for all data issues or reviews to be addressed to DDOE for any DCAS administration. Using the form allows DDOE to track and respond to all issues or reviews in a uniform and timely fashion. Examples could include missing scores, missing students, incorrect accommodations or students, no teacher rosters, students not in rosters, etc.
2012–2013 Guidelines for Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and English Language LearnersUpdated 8/7/2012	Use this document to plan for DCAS assessments to take place in the 2012–2013 school year.
User's Guide for DCAS Accommodations and Universal Design Updated 10/15/2012	This document addresses accommodations and universal design features of DCAS online testing.
DCAS Cut Scores	DCAS Cut Scores for Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies
DCAS End-of-Course Cut Scores	DCAS Cut Scores for Algebra I, Biology, English II, Integrated Math I, and U.S. History
Exemptions from the DCAS	This document identifies which students are qualified to be exempted from DCAS.
Printing Batch Student Score Reports (for District Level Personnel)	This document outlines how a district administrator or a district test coordinator can batch print score reports.
Printing Batch Student Score Reports (for School Administrators)	This document outlines how anyone at a school administrator level can batch print score reports.
DCAS Online error messages	This document lists error codes and messages that may appear during online testing. The English and Spanish messages for each code are listed.
Guide to Navigating the DCAS Parent ReportUpdated 6/28/2012	A comprehensive guide for the interpretation of the parent report.
Family Interpretive Guide Updated 7/2/2012	An interpretive brochure to help parents and educators better understand and use the family report.
Educator Guide to DCAS Parent Report Updated 6/28/2012	A document intended for educators as a supplement to the interpretive brochure and "A Guide to Navigating the DCAS Parent Report."
Secretary’s LetterUpdated 7/26/2012 Secretary’s Letter–Spanish Posted 8/10/2012	A Letter from the Secretary of Education about the DCAS.

FAQs

Resource	Description
Learning Point Navigator FAQs	This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Learning Point Navigator application.