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Testing and Assessment FAQs

  

What tests will my child be required to take?

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

Will my child have to participate in state testing?

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

What is the state testing schedule?

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 resources tab – Testing Information (PDF).
  • 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.

If you have any testing related questions, you may contact the Attendance & Assessment Administrator, Jodell Gagnow at jgagnow@wivcs.org

Grades Assessment Testing Location Testing Window

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

ADAM (Adaptive Diagnostic

Assessment of Mathematics)

Assesses students math strengths and areas to strengthen

Online (Directions for access will be sent through email)

Early Fall/ Winter/ Late Spring

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

PALS (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screener)

Assesses students' knowledge of literacy fundamentals and monitors progress

Online (Teacher will administer this assessment online with student)

Early Fall/ Late Spring

Grades 3–8

Personal Learning Assessments (PLA) pinpoints proficiency levels in the areas of math and reading

Online (Directions for access will be sent through email)

September 1–2

Winter Testing

Grade K–12

ACCESS for English Language Learners (ELL)

Computer based, students test for one day in various cities throughout Wisconsin.

December 5–February 17

Spring Testing

Grade 11

ACT Plus Writing

Assesses ELA, math and writing

Paper/pencil, students test for one day throughout the state

February 28

Grade 11

ACT WorkKeys

Assesses job skills

Paper/pencil, students test for one day throughout the state

March 1

Grades 3–8

FORWARD Assessment

ELA and Mathematics

Computer based, students test for one day in various cities in Wisconsin

March 20–May 5

Grades 4, 8, and 10

FORWARD Assessment
Science (Grades 4, 8, 10) and Social Studies (Grades 4 and 8)

Computer based, students test for one day in various cities in Wisconsin

March 20–May 5

Grades 9

Grade 10

ACT Aspire

Assesses student's readiness in English, math, reading, science and writing

Paper/pencil, students test for one day in various cities in Wisconsin

April 24–May 26

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