Primavera Online School
Standardized and Benchmark Testing
Standardized Testing
All standardized assessments are administered in-person and computer-based. Students in Grades 3-9 and 11 are required to test.
Administration of the Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA; Grades 3-8), Arizona Science Test (AzSCI; Grade 5, 8, and 11, ACT Aspire (Grade 9), and ACT (Grade 11), is required and scheduled to take place between March 18-April 25, 2025. Primavera Online has a responsibility to administer the assessment from Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and United States Department of Education (USDOE). Failure to administer the assessments, as required, could have negative consequences for Primavera Online.
Parents and Students must understand the following:
Primavera Online is required to administer the AASA, AzSCI, ACT Aspire, and ACT assessments to students. This requirement is established by ADE and USDOE. If a student misses a test administration on a scheduled date, the student will be rescheduled within the testing window; expect contact from Primavera.
The Office of the Arizona Attorney General does have an opinion published on whether parents can opt their children out of state standardized assessments. This website specifically addresses A.R.S. 15-102, A.R.S 1-601, and A.R.S. 1-602. In summary of the state statues, the State of Arizona does NOT have an Opt-Out policy for statewide standardized testing.
ADE Website for Parents and Students: Click here
Assessment Parent Guide English.pdfAssessment Parent Guide_Spanish.pdfWhat to expect on testing day?
Click grade below for detailed information
AASA is the new statewide achievement test for Arizona students. Arizona public school students in Grades 3 - 8. AASA assessments tests in English Language Arts (Writing/Reading) and Mathematics. A computer based test.
Spring 2025 AASA Test Window: Writing, Reading, and Math
Grades 3-8
April 01-04; writing, reading, and math
April 08-11; writing, reading, and math
April 15-18; reading and math
April 22-25; reading and math
Grade 3 will be administered an Oral Reading Fluency test after their reading test.
The last day to administer Writing test is April 11th. During week 3-4, reading and math are the only tests administered for make-up.
ACT is the statewide high school assessment test for Grade 11. The assessments tests in English, Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Writing. The ACT measures what students need to know to be ready for entry-level college-credit courses.
Spring 2025 ACT Test Window
Grades 11: Computer Based Testing:
March 25-28
April 01-04
April 08-11
April 15-18
ACT Aspire is the statewide high school assessment test for Grade 9. The assessments tests in English, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. The test is intended to measure student achievement and progress toward college and career readiness.
Spring 2025 ACT Aspire Test Window
Grades 9: Computer Based Testing:
April 01-04
April 08-11
April 15-18
April 22-25
AzSCI-New test replaces AIMS Science for Grades 5, 8, and 11
The AzSCI (Science)Test is a computer based test and administered to students in Grades 5, 8, and 11.
Spring 2025 AzSCI Test Window
Grades 5, 8, and 11 only
March 18-21
March 25-28
April 4
April 11
Benchmark Testing
DIBELS for Grades K-3
Assessment test for K-3 students. The test is administered three times a year. The legislation in A.R.S §15-704 is designed to help identify students with characteristics of Dyslexia so interventions can be in place. The test subject areas are in Reading only.
Testing Windows UPDATED
FALL-Beginning Of Year: August 5 to November 22, 2024
WINTER-Middle Of Year: December 2, 2024-March 7, 2025
SPRING-End Of Year: April 1 to May 21, 2025
NWEA-MAP Growth for Grades 3-11: DISCONTINUED, switched to Exact Path
Assessment test for 3-11 students. The test is administered three times a year to measure an individual student's academic level and growth, and use the resulting data as a transformational teaching tool. The test subject areas, Language Usage, Reading, Math, and Science.
Testing Windows: N/A