New York Performance Standards Consortium
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The New York Performance Standards Consortium was founded two decades ago on the belief that there was a better way to assess student learning than dependence upon standardized testing.

Instead of basing a student’s future on a one-day (or two- or three-day) test, an assessment system should reflect a fuller picture of what students know and can do.

The Consortium’s system is based on in-depth literacy, mathematical problem-solving, application of the scientific method, social studies research, a span of mediums for exhibiting learning, and a chance for students to have a voice and proud ownership of their work.

 

Quotes from Students

Quotes

“I came to my school as an almost high school drop out. I attribute graduating, going to college with a scholarship, and becoming an artist to my school. It saved my life and allowed me to find out who I really am.”

- JOEY

“Being educated at a Consortium school had a profound effect on my life. Every student is entitled to an educational community as enriching and inspiring as mine was.”

- ALYSON

“My teachers saw me as an individual. They cared about my views and guided me to achieve my best work. I came away from the experience with a great sense of self.”

- CINDY

Watch the movie:

“Math Symposium”

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