Completing test preparation lessons for the ACCESS test is important because it helps students become familiar with the test format, reduces anxiety, and reinforces key academic language skills. Preparation allows students to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English in a way that mirrors the test, helping them feel more confident and focused. It also ensures their scores reflect their true abilities, which is crucial because results are used to determine language support placement and track progress. 

Lessons should be provided in order according to the testing calendar created by each school site. It is recommended and best practice to revisit initial ACCESS goal setting conversations. Additional resources for goals setting can be found on the Goal Setting page.

Each picture below will take you to a different section of the Grades 9-12 document with the corresponding lesson.