Summative Assessment Information for Students and Families

The WVDE Office of Assessment provides detailed information about all standardized assessments for West Virginia Students at https://wvde.us/assessment/. The links below will help guide students and families with understand the various tests, how families can support test preparation, and how to read and interpret score reports. Summative assessments provided to Gilmer County students annually include:

  • West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA)

  • SAT School Day

  • West Virginia Alternative Summative Assessment (WVASA)

  • National Assessment for Educational Progress

If at any time you have a question related to assessment, assessment data, or how to better prepare your child for assessments, please contact Traci DeWall at tdewall@k12.wv.us or call 304-462-7386 Ext. 105.

Assessments

WVGSA, Grades 3-8
SAT School Day, Grade 11
WVASA, Grades 3-8 and 11
NAEP, Grades 4 and/or 8

How to Help Students Prepare for Standardized Assessments

WVGSA Parent Resources & Practice Tests
SAT School Day Prep Resources

Understanding Student Reports and Scores

Understanding WVGSA Reports
Understanding SAT School Day Reports
Understanding the WVASA Reports