PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
VERMONT ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO (VTAAP):
ENTRY POINTS
(Updated 11/5/12)

The following VTAAP documents are hard copy representations of the official online versions found on the Alternate Assessment Web site. OSL Please refer to these forms prior to entering the data online. OSL

Instructions for completing the individual forms and submitting the 2012-2013 Vermont Alternate Assessment Portfolio are available on the Alternate Assessment web site. OSL

NOTE: Do NOT submit the following hard copy forms to the department.

• Entry Points for Reading & Math
• Entry Points for Science

Introduction to Reading & Math Entry Points (Currently Being Revised)
This document will explain the connection between standards and grade expectations and guide the reader through the steps for understanding the Entry Points documents.

2012-13 VTAAP Reading & Math Entry Points
Entry Points are comprehensive documents that list all of the reading and math entry points by grade cluster and symbolic level of communication (A, B & C). Target behaviors, criteria for assessing the behaviors, definitions, and examples, are also provided for each entry point.

2012-2013 VTAAP Science Admin GuidelinesPDF
This document provides a detailed explanation of the administration requirements for the VTAAP science assessment, including the selection, documentation and assessment of the content knowledge domains and the documentation and assessment of the inquiry investigation. 

2012-13 VTAAP Science Entry Points
These comprehensive documents list all of the science entry points by grade cluster and symbolic level of communication (A, B & C). Target behaviors, criteria for assessing the behaviors, definitions, and examples, are also provided for each entry point.

Additional Resources:

• Student Performance Scoring Guide 2012-2013

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