Wisconsin Statewide Assessment System Information
Click this link for a brief description of the state-mandated tests or click on a specific test in the chart below for more detailed information.
What is an Individual Student Report (ISR)?
The ISR shows parents/guardians how their child (grades 3-8 &10) performed on the Wisconsin Forward Exam. More information about ISRs can be found by clicking this link.
State Mandated Assessments
| Assessment |
Grade Level |
Time of Year |
Subject Area |
| Early Literacy Assessment |
K-5 |
Fall, Winter and Spring |
Reading |
| Wisconsin Forward Exam |
3-8 |
Spring |
English Language Arts, Mathematics |
| Wisconsin Forward Exam |
4 & 8 |
Spring |
Science |
| Wisconsin Forward Exam |
4, 8, 10 |
Spring |
Social Studies |
| DLM (SwD) |
3-11 |
Spring |
English Language Arts, Mathematics |
| DLM (SwD) |
4, 8-11 |
Spring |
Science |
| DLM (SwD) |
4, 8, 10 |
Spring |
Social Studies |
| PreACT Secure |
9 & 10 |
Spring |
English, Writing, Science, Mathematics, Reading |
| ACT |
11 |
Spring |
English, Writing, Science, Mathematics, Reading |
| ACCESS for ELLs |
K-12 |
Winter |
English language proficiency for English language learners |
District Assessments
| Assessment |
Grade Level |
Time of Year |
Subject Area |
| Benchmark Assessment System |
K-5 |
Fall, Winter, Spring |
Reading |
| Fastbridge |
4K-12 |
Fall, Winter, Spring |
Reading, Mathematics |
| PSAT |
11 |
Fall |
English, Mathematics, Reading, Science |
| Common Classroom Assessments |
K-12 |
Throughout the year |
All |
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