Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley announced this week a significant reduction in student testing time. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is making immediate revisions that will reduce the time students spend taking state assessments by 20 percent.
The changes to grade 3-8 ELA and math LEAP assessments will eliminate redundancies and streamline the writing portion of the annual tests. They were made in consultation with testing experts to maintain the integrity of these vital assessments and mark the first action in a longterm commitment for future reductions.
“We’re taking a responsible approach to surgically reduce standardized testing time without affecting accuracy,” said Dr. Brumley. “I hear constantly from parents, teachers, and students about this issue. These changes address their concerns while allowing us to still have reliable and valid results.”