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Standardized Testing
Standardized Testing
All standardized assessments are administered in-person and computer-based. Students in Grades 3-9 and 11 are required to test.
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 Assessments (AASA, Grades 3-8), Arizona Science Test (AzSCI, Grade 5, 8, and 11, ACT Aspire (Grade 9), and ACT (Grade 11), are required and scheduled to take place between March 24 - April 24, 2026. Primavera Online has a responsibility to administer the assessment from the 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 State of Arizona does NOT have an Opt-Out policy for statewide standardized testing, as outlined in state statutes A.R.S. 15-102, A.R.S 1-601, and A.R.S. 1-602. The Office of the Arizona Attorney General does have an opinion published on whether parents can opt their children out of state standardized assessments, which can be found at this website specifically addressing this topic.
ADE Website for Parents and Students: Click here
What to expect on testing day?
What to expect on testing day?
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AASA-Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment for Grades 3-8
AASA-Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment for Grades 3-8
AASA is the statewide achievement assessment for Arizonan students in Grades 3-8 only. AASA tests those students in English Language Arts (Writing/Reading) and Mathematics.
AASA Writing Testing Window (Grades 3-8):
March 31st - April 10th
AASA Oral Reading Fluency Testing Window (3rd Grade Only):
March 31st - April 10th
AASA Reading and Math Testing Window (Grades 3-8):
March 31st - April 24th
Grade 3 will be administered an Oral Reading Fluency test after their Reading test.
The last day to administer Writing test is April 10th.
During Week 3-4, Reading and Math are the only tests administered for make-ups.
ACT for Grade 11
ACT for Grade 11
ACT is the statewide high school assessment for Grade 11. The ACT tests students in English Language Arts (Writing/Reading) and Mathematics. The ACT measures what students need to know to be ready for entry-level college-credit courses.
ACT Testing Window:
March 24th - 27th, March 30th - 31st, April 1st - 3rd
ACT Aspire for Grade 9
ACT Aspire for Grade 9
ACT Aspire is the statewide high school assessment for Grade 9. The ACT Aspire tests students in English Language Arts (Writing/Reading) and Mathematics. The test is intended to measure student achievement and progress toward college and career readiness.
ACT Aspire Testing Window:
March 30th - April 24th
AzSCI for Grades 5, 8, and 11
AzSCI for Grades 5, 8, and 11
The AzSCI (Science) assessment will be administered to students in Grades 5, 8, and 11.
AzSCI Testing Window:
March 24th - April 10th
Benchmark Testing
Benchmark Testing
DIBELS for Grades K-3
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 and Spelling.
Testing Windows:
FALL - Beginning Of Year: August 5, 2025 - November 22, 2025
WINTER - Middle Of Year: December 2, 2025 - March 7, 2026
SPRING - End Of Year: April 7, 2026 to May 21, 2026
Exact Path for Grades K-11
Exact Path for Grades K-11
Exact Path is an assessment platform with built-in lessons to help identify individual student learning needs from the outcome of their Diagnostic assessments.
The Benchmark tests students in Grades 3-8 using grade-level questions to measure how students are progressing on state-aligned Reading and Math skills. Students in Grades 3-8 take both the Benchmark and Diagnostic.
The Diagnostic assessments are adaptive tests for students in Grades K-11 that adjust in difficulty based on each answer, giving a clear picture of what students know and what they’re ready to learn next. Diagnostics are taken at the start of each term to guide instruction and support student success.
Testing Windows:
Benchmark Grades 3-8:
FALL Benchmark Window 1 : August 4, 2025 - October 3, 2025
WINTER Benchmark Window 2: December 1, 2025 - January 30, 2026
SPRING Benchmark Window 3: April 27, 2026 to May 15, 2026
*Grades 3-8 take both Diagnostic and Benchmark tests
Diagnostic Grades K-11:
FALL Diagnostic Window 1 : July 14, 2025 - October 10, 2025
WINTER Diagnostic Window 2: December 1, 2025 - January 30, 2026
SPRING Diagnostic Window 3: April 27, 2026 to May 14, 2026
*K-8 students will only take Diagnostics once per semester
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