- Alignment and Scheduling of Math Testlets
- Explore and Plan for Performance Tasks
- Score Reports to Inform Instruction
- Identify and Address Common Math Misconceptions
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2025 STC Workshop Dates Announced
The annual STC Workshop Series has been scheduled for the 2025-2026 school year. The workshop will be held over three days in September, encompassing the MAST Virtual Summit as Day 1. The MAST Virtual Summit will take place on September 4 while Days 2 and 3 of the workshop are scheduled for September 11 and September 18, 2025. STC participants will learn about Montana's new alternate assessments and be provided with step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish the various STC activities. Check out the STC Workshop website for more details and registration links, coming soon.
View the recorded webinar on the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment, which will become the statewide assessment for alternate science, math, and ELA beginning in fall 2025.This webinar was held on June 10, 2025 and includes an overview of the DLM model, provides key resources to help you prepare ahead of fall training, and incorporates questions from attendees.
Local Assessment Review: Understanding your local assessment system and MAST's place in it
Developed by the National Center for Assessment in collaboration with the OPI and piloted by Montana school districts, this comprehensive module is designed to guide educators through the review of school, district, and state-level assessments. It introduces the foundational concepts of local assessment systems and outlines a structured, multi-step review process. With a focus on thorough evaluation, the module includes facilitator slides, assessment review templates, inventory spreadsheets, and additional support materials. This resource is essential for those aiming to enhance the effectiveness of their educational assessments.
Teacher Learning Hub STC Course
NEW! A new System Test Coordinator Hub Course is currently being developed and will be available for the 2024-2025 school year. Watch this page for updates, including registration information!
The primary purpose of the OPI Teacher Learning Hub has been to address the challenges of cost, distance, time, and equity of access to high-quality professional development for Montana educators. Explore professional learning for statewide assessments offered on the Hub via the Course List, Course Catalog, and/or using the "Search Courses" feature.
Teacher Learning Hub