NGSA Interim Assessments

The NGSS Interim Assessments are intended to support measurement of student learning progress of the Next Generation Science Standards as well as to diagnose learning gaps and inform teachers where students need additional supports.

Please use the information on this page to support the implementation of the NGSS Interim Assessments in your LEA.

Assessment Viewing Application (AVA): This allows educators to review the interim assessments and interim test items before assigning them to students. 

• Assessment Viewing Application (AVA) Guide: This guide walks you through how to review the interim assessments and test items before assigning them to students.
• Assessment Viewing Application: This is the application you will access using your TIDE account.
• NGSS Interim Assessment Item Map 2023 RIDE: Review and align interims assessment items with grade level scope and sequence.

Administering the NGSS Interim Assessments: These resources will help you administer the interim assessments to students and score and understand the results.

• Interim Quick Guide: This guide will walk you through administering the interim assessments.
• Students can access the interim assessments in two ways: 1) Student Login URL: Use this link to administer the assessments in a regular browser or 2) use the NGSA Secure Browser.
• Interim Reporting Guide: This guide will help you review student responses and overall interim test results.

Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE): These resources will help you create rosters of students and configure test settings and supports for students.

• Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) User Guide: This guide is designed to help you navigate TIDE, assign student accommodations, and manage student rosters.
• TIDE - Understanding and Creating Rosters User Guide: This brochure provides information about how to create student rosters.
• TIDE – Creating Rosters Slide Deck: This module provides information about creating rosters.

Help Desk Information

Phone: 866-757-9437

Email: rihelpdesk@cambiumassessment.com

NGSA Portal: https://ri.portal.cambiumast.com