Math Web Links

• Nebraska Department of Education: Math Standards

• Nebraska Standards Instructional Tool

• Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA-Math)

Resources for teachers and parents:

• Cool Math

• Education Insights Report

Science Web Links

Nebraska Department of Education: Science Standards

Resources for teachers and parents:

• Pm Purplemath

• ScienceWithMe

• 2024-2025 Education Insights Report

Test Prep - State-Local

Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) Testing
The focus of the Ponca School District must remain on student learning as the state adds new testing tools. Additional information on each of the NeSA tests as well as practice tests can be found at the Nebraska Department of Education’s website.

Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) Writing Test

Since 2004, the Nebraska statewide writing assessment has been administered annually to students in grades 4, 8, and 11. The purpose of this test is to assess student progress in mastering basic skills based on Nebraska's writing standards.

Additional information about NeSA writing.

Resources For Testing

Nesa Testing Resources

• Recommended Sites For NeSA Preparation

• Nebraska Department of Education’s website.  

• Standards Instructional Tool (SIT)

• Nebraska Academic Standards

• NeSA Assessments Website

• NeSA Test Prep - Practical Tips on How to Improve Your Child's Performance

• Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Levels

• MAPS TESTING RESOURCES

• MAPS Testing Resources for Parents

• MAPS Testing Toolkit for Parents

• Example of a Maps Online Individual Student Progress Report

• Online Individual Student Progress Report Graphic Format