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00.19 Wyoming Comprehensive Assessment System (WyCAS & WyCAS-Alt), 1998-2003

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Scope and Contents

In an attempt to measure the success of schools in meeting Wyoming Content and Performance Standards, the Education Department enacted the Wyoming Comprehensive Assessment System (WyCAS). This program began with the Enrollment Act II (1997) as a result of a Wyoming Supreme Court decision. The tests measure reading, writing and mathematic ability of students in 4th, 8th and 11th grades.

Dates

  • 1998-2003

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research but access may be restricted to particular record series or individual records that contain confidential information like grades, test scores or personally identifiable information (PII). These restrictions are noted in the full container list.

Extent

From the Collection: 171.5 cubic ft + 25 volumes + 181 microfilm rolls + 3 maps + 1 VHS tape + 1 CD-rom

Arrangement

By grade

Physical Description

4 cubic feet

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826