SAS-Aligned PSSA Practice for K-5
Progress Learning helps Pennsylvania elementary school students prepare for and excel at the PSSA for ELA, Math, and the 5th grade science PSSA with standards-aligned content.
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Fully Aligned to the New Digital PSSA on All 4 Core Subjects
Take a look at sample questions used in 3rd Grade PSSA Math prep and 5th Grade PSSA Science prep
M03.D-M.1.2.3 Measure Lengths
3.4.3-5.A-G Environmental Literacy & Sustainability
Proven Results in Helping Schools Succeed Across the Country
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Digital PSSA and Keystone Testing Blueprints: What Do We Know Before Testing?
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Help Your Students Master Digital PSSA and Keystone Exams
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Understanding the Future Ready PA Index and How to Improve Indicators
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The Pennsylvania STEELS Standards: Preparing for New Science Standards in PA
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How to Prepare for the New Digital PSSA and Keystone Exams
In April 2024, Pennsylvania officially announced that by Spring 2026, all state-mandated standardized tests—including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exams—will be administered online. While roughly 32% of districts have already started this transition, the upcoming mandate requires full statewide adoption, ushering in… Read More
What Is Progress Learning?
About PSSA Testing
Pennsylvania elementary students complete the annual Pennsylvania System School Assessment (PSSA). This standards-based, criterion-referenced assessment provides students, parents and educators with an understanding of student and school performance.
Assessments take place between late April and early May.
Students in grades 3-5 are assessed in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, students in grade 4 are assessed in Science.
How Do You Prepare for PSSA?
Connect Parents, Students, and Teachers
Form a team of success with regular communication between parents, students, and teachers.
Use Your Tools
The Pennsylvania Department of Education provides resources about the assessments and additional tools to prepare. Progress Learning can help by providing standards aligned practice to help students prepare for testing.
Identify Problems and Intervene Early
Regular assessments of standards-aligned material can help students make up knowledge gaps ahead of PSSA testing. Create individual study and practice testing in students’ weak areas.
How Is Progress Learning Aligned to Pennsylvania Standards?
Math
ELA
Science
Social Studies
Kindergarten
Kindergarten ELA
Kindergarten Foundations of Literacy
Kindergarten Science
Kindergarten Math
1st Grade
1st Grade Math
1st Grade ELA
1st Grade Foundations of Literacy
1st Grade Science
2nd Grade
2nd Grade Science
2nd Grade Foundations of Literacy
2nd Grade ELA
2nd Grade Math
Liftoff Math 2-5
Liftoff NGSS Science
Liftoff Reading
3rd Grade
Liftoff Reading
Social Studies
US History to 1877
Regional Studies
3rd Grade ELA
3rd Grade Math PSSA
Elementary School Writing
Liftoff NGSS Science
Liftoff Math 2-5
3rd Grade Science
4th Grade
4th Grade Science
Liftoff Math 2-5
Liftoff NGSS Science
Elementary School Writing
4th Grade Math PSSA
4th Grade ELA
NAEP Grade 4 Reading
Regional Studies
US History to 1877
Social Studies
Liftoff Reading
NAEP Grade 4 Mathematics
5th Grade
Liftoff Reading
Social Studies
US History to 1877
Regional Studies
5th Grade ELA
5th Grade Math PSSA
Elementary School Writing
Liftoff NGSS Science
Liftoff Math 2-5
5th Grade Science PSSA
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