Testing

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Tests are effective ways to measure and understand your child's progress in learning.We work with our teachers, parents and staff to use this information to improve learning experiences and help your child succeed. 27J Schools use a variety of assessments at different grade levels to determine your child's progress.

DISTRICT Testing Calendar

Testing Letter for Parents

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Parent Guide to Understanding Score Reports

Parent Guide to Understanding Score Reports (Spanish)

Parent Excusal from State Assessments

Frequently Asked Testing Questions

Why are standardized tests important to my child?

Standardized tests are important because the results provide information on how your child is performing towards grade level expectations. This allows you and their teachers to see growth from one year to the next and helps make it possible to identify their strengths as well as areas for improvement. The tests also show how your child is compared to local and state peers.

How much time is spent on these tests?

Schools create their individual schedules, but below is how much time you can expect for different tests and grade levels.

English Language Arts/Literacy

Time taken for ELA/Literacy testing by grade level.

Grades	Unit	Unit Testing Minutes
ELA 3-5 CSLA 3-4	1	90
	2	90
	3	90
ELA 6-8	1	110
	2	110
	3	110

Math

Time taken for Math testing by grade level.

Grades	Unit	Unit Testing Minutes
Math 3-5	1	65
	2	65
	3	65
Math 6-8	1	65
	2	65
	3	65

Science

Time taken for Science testing by grade level.

Grades	Unit	Unit Testing Minutes
Science 5 Science 8	1	80
	2	80
	3	80
Science 11	1	80
Science 11	2	80

PSAT & SAT

Times taken for PSAT and SAT testing.

Grades	SAT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9	SAT with Optional Essay
Standard Time	2 hours 24 minutes	3 hours 34 minutes
Time and one-half (reading)	3 hours 41 minutes	5 hours 16 minutes
Time and one-half (math only)	3 hours 9 minutes	3 hours 59 minutes
Double time (reading)	4 hours 48 minutes	6 hours 28 minutes
Double time (math only)	3 hours 44 minutes	4 hours 34 minutes

When will I get the results of my child’s test?

Are state tests tied to school funding?

What happens if my child is sick during testing?

What happens if my child has an appointment during the testing window?

How do I opt my student out of state testing?

What will my student do if I opt them out?

Testing Team

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In 27J, we use different tests to see how students are doing in their learning journey. These tests happen in classrooms, across the whole district, and sometimes for the whole state. We use the test results to help students learn better.

There are three main types of tests: formative, interim, and summative.

Formative	Interim	Summative
Formative tests give teachers information to help them teach better every day. They're like small quizzes or checks to see if students understand what they're learning.	Interim tests help teachers see how much students are learning over time. The 27J Common Assessments are interim tests that show how well students are reaching their grade-level goals.	Summative tests give an overall picture of what students have learned. These could be big tests at the end of a unit or even statewide tests.

We also use other tests to make sure students get the help they need. There are screening tests like Fastbridge aReading and aMath, which help spot where students might need extra support. Diagnostic tests help figure out specific areas where students need help. Progress monitoring tests help track how students are doing over time. All these tests together make up our Comprehensive Assessment System.

ACCESS

ACCESS for ELLs Online (ACCESS Online) is a computer-based, adaptive test that responds to student performance and may be administered in group or individual settings. This assessment is given annually to students in Grades 1-12. It tests students' language in four domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing.

Scores from ACCESS Online can be used to inform instruction and monitor progress of English language learners (ELLs) in a school or district. ACCESS Online meets U.S. federal requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for monitoring and reporting ELLs’ progress toward English language proficiency.

Purpose and Use

The assessments measure students' academic English language in four language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing.

The content of the assessments align with the five WIDA ELD Standards:

For this information and more, please visit wida.wisc.edu

Social & Instructional Language
Language of Language Arts
Language of Mathematics
Language of Science
Language of Social Studies

Common Assessments

The purpose of the Common Assessments is to monitor students progress toward goal as defined by the Curricular Frameworks. Thus, providing students an opportunity to demonstrate what has been learned while providing evidence to teachers and school leaders of student learning. The Learning Blueprints identify the specific standards and understandings from the Curricular Frameworks that will be assessed. Common Assessments are administered multiple times during each school year for English Language Arts, Math, and SEL for grades K-HS, and Social Studies and Science in grades 6-HS.

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