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 Español.
i-Ready Reading and Math
(Required for all 5K-Grade 5, Optional for Grades 6-8)
i-Ready makes the promise of differentiated instruction a practical reality for teachers and students. It was designed to get students excited about learning and to support teachers in the challenge of meeting the needs of all learners. Through the power of one intuitive system whose pieces were built from the ground up to work together, teachers have the tools they need to ensure students are on the road to proficiency.
In a single program, i-Ready:
- integrates powerful assessments and rich insights with effective and engaging instruction in reading and mathematics to address students’ individual needs.
- empowers teachers every day to make more informed instructional decisions.
- motivates students with access to their own personalized path to growth.
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