Grades 3 - 8
State Mandated
Forward Exam
What is the Forward Exam 3-8?
The Forward Exam 3-8 is a state mandated assessment. This custom assessment is administered in English language arts and mathematics in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 4 and 8.
Wisconsin students take the Forward Exam 3-8 in the spring of the school year. This assessment is used to gauge how well students are mastering the Wisconsin College and Career Ready Standards in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science (grades 4 & 8 only). Students take the Forward Exam 3-8 online.
Accommodations and supports for students with disabilities and/or English language learners are built into the system so that the progress of students can be accurately measured.
More information regarding these exams can be found in the DPI Forward Exam brochures, available in both English and Spanish.
STAR Reading and Math
What is STAR Reading and Math?
STAR Reading and Math is a comprehensive reading and math assessment, allowing educators to screen and group students for targeted instruction, measure student growth, predict performance on Smarter Balanced exams and monitor achievement on Common Core State Standards. It includes valid, reliable, actionable data in the least amount of testing time. It’s perfect for screening, benchmarking student growth measurement, progress monitoring, and instructional planning. Educators have immediate access to the data and insights they need to improve student outcomes on Smarter Balanced exams.
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