State assessments in math, English language arts, and science are happening at Wisdom Ridge Academy over the next few weeks:
- SBA ELA: October 18 & 19
- WCAS: October 20
- SBA Math: October 21 & 22
- Makeups: October 27-29 and November 3-5
These assessments normally happen in the spring but were postponed because of the pandemic. Fall tests will reflect the grades students were in during the 2020-21 school year.
\r\nFall English language arts and math assessments will be administered in grades 4–9 and 11 for the grades 3–8 and 10 tests.
The fall science assessment will be administered in grades 6, 9, and 12 for the grades 5, 8, and 11 tests.
Assessments will be shorter than usual this fall to accommodate the unique circumstances we are in while still ensuring results are maximally useful. English, math, and science assessments are all designed to be completed in a single online session, though students can take the time they need.
\r\nWhy are assessments important?
\r\nAssessments are one way, along with other measures, to know how students are doing in these subjects. They also provide important information to understand how districts and the state are doing in meeting all students’ learning needs. You can use the results to engage with your child’s teacher(s) about how to support learning at home.
\r\nInformation about graduation pathway requirements
\r\nStudents who are 11th graders in the 2021–22 school year (who would have tested as 10th graders in the spring of 2021) will be taking the high school English language arts and math assessments in fall 2021.
\r\nThe fall 2021 tests in both math and English language arts can be used to meet a graduation pathway requirement if that corresponds to the student’s High School and Beyond Plan.
Students in the Class of 2022, who did not have an opportunity to take ELA or math assessments in spring 2020, may choose to test during the 2021–22 school year to meet a graduation pathway requirement if it aligns with their High School and Beyond Plan.
Additional Resources
\r\nHere are resources you can use to learn more about the assessments and ways to use the results to support your student:
\r\nK-12 Family Guides: understand what students are learning in English language arts and math and to get tips about engaging with teachers
Information from the state superintendent about state assessments, including timing.
Check out sample questions and take Training Tests or Practice Tests online.
The Learning Heroes Parent-Teacher Planning Tool can help you partner with your student’s teacher.