PSSA Information

PDE Information for Families – PSSA 2025

PDE Notification Electronic Devices and Cell Phones- 2025 PSSA-Keystones

Spring 2025 State Assessments – PSSA Information
See below for more information and resources for each assessment and dates for assessment at Penn Cambria.

PSSA English Language Arts
Students in grades 3 through 8 participate in the English Language Arts PSSA each spring.   The assessment is made up of three sections. The PDE Item & Scoring Sampler provides families with examples of the types of passages and questions found on the PSSA.  It also provides a good example of what students are expected to know and be able to do at each grade level across the state of Pennsylvania.

PSSA Math Info

Students in grades 3 through 8 participate in the PSSA Math Assessment each spring.  The PSSA Math Assessment consists of two sections.  Please see the PDE Item & Scoring Samplers for samples of PSSA Math test questions.  These item samplers are a great way to get an idea of what this assessment looks like and what students are expected to know and be able to do.

PSSA Science Info

Students in grades 5 and 8 participate in the state PSSA Science Assessment each spring.  The Science PSSA has two sections. PDE is currently revising this assessment to align to the new PA STEELS Standards.