Standardized and State Testing Information
Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Pennsylvania Keystones.
You may also view and download the complete Information for Parents or Guardians FAQ Sheet by clicking HERE.
Pennsylvania Keystone FAQs
- What are the Keystone Exams?
- Who will participate in the Keystone Exams?
- When will the exams be offered?
- Who decided what Keystone Exams should measure?
- What is assessed on the Keystone Exams?
- How long is a Keystone Exam administration?
- What are the available formats for administering the Keystone Exams?
- Will students have an opportunity to experience online testing before taking a Keystone Exam online?
- What types of questions are on the Keystone Exams?
- How are the written responses to constructed-response questions scored?
- How are the results reported?
- May parents see the Keystone Exams?
- Report Testing Irregularities
What are the Keystone Exams?
Who will participate in the Keystone Exams?
When will the exams be offered?
Who decided what Keystone Exams should measure?
What is assessed on the Keystone Exams?
How long is a Keystone Exam administration?
What are the available formats for administering the Keystone Exams?
Will students have an opportunity to experience online testing before taking a Keystone Exam online?
What types of questions are on the Keystone Exams?
How are the written responses to constructed-response questions scored?
How are the results reported?
May parents see the Keystone Exams?
Report Testing Irregularities
High School Winter Testing Schedule
All 9th – 11th grade students will be taking the Winter Keystones between Thursday, January 5th, 2023, and Thursday, January 12th, 2023.
Communication will be shared through Parent Square informing students and parents of which Keystone exams they will need to take as well as when and where to report on testing days. You may view and download the Keystone schedule below.