Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum
Standards
English Language Arts
- K-5 ELA – Into Reading
- 6-8 ELA – MAISA
- 9-12 ELA – CommonLit
Mathematics
- Y5-5 Math – Math Expressions
- 6-8 Math – Reveal Math
- 9-12 Math – Big Ideas Math and Edia
Science
- K-8 Science – TCI Science Alive!
Social Studies
- K-5 Social Studies – Studies Weekly
- 6-8 Social Studies – MC3
Standardized Assessments
Allendale Public Schools assess students following state and federal laws.
- Students in grades 3-11 take various subject area tests in the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP).
- Students in grades 8-10 take the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10.
- Students in grade 11 are also required to take the SAT and ACT WorkKeys.
- Students, with specific Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) designation, are assessed with the MI-Access test.
In addition to state mandated tests, Allendale Public Schools administers norm-referenced standardized tests.
- i-Ready Assessment for reading and math is administered to students in grades K-8. .