Parent guide to KEntucky Summative assessment (KSA)

KSA overview

Kentucky students take the Kentucky Summative Assessments (KSA) to meet federal and state testing requirements. Previously, these tests were called Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress (K-PREP). They are developed by Kentucky teachers and align with the Kentucky Academic Standards in each content area. 

KSA are the annual summative assessments given in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 to Kentucky public school students. KSA provides content area assessments, including reading and mathematics at all grades, and science, social studies, writing, and editing and mechanics once per grade band (i.e. elementary, middle, and high).  Our elementary school students will be taking the following assessments:

3rd Grade: Reading and Math

4th Grade: Reading, Math, and Science

5th Grade: Reading, Math, Social Studies, Editing and Mechanics, and On-Demand Writing

These assessments are Kentucky’s measure of student proficiency and progress on the state content standards. These standards establish goals for what all students should know and be able to do in each grade. KSA are online assessments.  It goes beyond multiple-choice questions to include extended response and technology-enhanced items for students to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

You will find the elementary scheduled testing dates at the top right corner labeled Schedule as well as some important testing tips to review with your child.