State Testing

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With questions and concerns, please contact Data and Assessment Coordinator Jenny Bock at 608.838.9482 x 7750 or jbock@wivcs.org.

Forward FAQs

4th and 8th grade will complete ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science. 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade will complete ELA and Math.

No, we will provide computers for testing.

Pencil, calculator (optional), photo ID, lunch, water, and extra layers in case the test site is cold. More information will be going out about what to bring as we get closer to testing.

Attending classes and completing classwork is the best way to be ready. Teachers will have practice-type questions in class. 

Yes. If you have specific questions regarding accommodations, please contact your student’s case manager.

This test is self-paced so it depends on how long your student takes to complete each test. A staff member will contact you for pick up when your student begins their final test.

Depending on the location there may be areas to wait. Parents cannot enter the testing rooms due to test security.

PreACT FAQs

English, Math, Reading, and Science. 10th-grade students will also be taking the Social Studies portion of the Forward test after completing the PreACT tests.

No, we will provide computers for testing.

Pencil, calculator (optional), photo ID, lunch, water, and extra layers in case the test site is cold. More information will be going out about what to bring as we get closer to testing.

Attending classes and completing classwork is the best way to be ready. Teachers will have practice-type questions in class. There are also optional ACT prep CCs offered on your student’s schedule. You can also go to act.org, where there is a section for students with practice tests.

Our school follows the accommodations listed in the student’s IEP. If you have specific questions regarding accommodations, please contact your student’s case manager.

Students testing with standard time typically finish around 2pm. If your student has accommodations this will be different for each student.

Depending on the location there may be areas to wait. Parents cannot enter the testing rooms due to test security.

Yes, we encourage you to help ensure they arrive on time.

ACT FAQs

English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing.

No, we will provide computers for testing.

Pencil, calculator (optional), photo ID, lunch, water, and extra layers in case the test site is cold. More information will be going out about what to bring as we get closer to testing.

Attending classes and completing classwork is the best way to be ready. Teachers will have practice-type questions in class. There are also optional ACT prep CCs offered on your student’s schedule. You can also go to act.org, where there is a section for students with practice tests.

Our school submits accommodation requests and ACT approves the accommodation which our testing staff are aware of and must follow. If you have specific questions regarding accommodations, please contact your student’s case manager.

Students testing with standard time typically finish around 2pm. If your student has accommodations this will be different for each student.

Depending on the location there may be areas to wait. Parents cannot enter the testing rooms due to test security.

Yes, we encourage you to help ensure they arrive on time.

Testing and Assessment FAQs

All Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA) students are required to take the following tests:

  • Course lesson, unit, and semester assessments
  • Wisconsin Department of Education achievement tests
  • Criterion-referenced tests
  • WIVA teacher assessments

Yes. As a public school in Wisconsin, we are required to proctor tests each year for our students in grades 3–11.

To keep you informed of the testing schedule:

  • We’ll send you an email explaining which assessments your child will participate in and outlining testing expectations for all grades. This information is also located on the academics tab – Testing Information.
  • You’ll be receiving grade-specific assessment information, including locations, dates, and times. At this point, you’ll be asked to confirm your testing date and time. Our testing database chooses the closest location to your home; however, you can choose any of the listed testing sites for your child. Watch email communication closely.

In addition, we’ll post testing information via our website, monthly newsletters, and information can be located in the Testing S’more