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Standardized Testing

AASA Grades 3-8AzSCI Grades 5, 8, 11ACT Aspire Grade 9ACT Grade 11

Schools use a variety of measures to evaluate student learning and identify the key skills each student has mastered. Standardized assessments allow us to clearly pinpoint areas of strength and determine which skills still need development. These tools provide the most reliable data available, helping us create individualized plans that support your student’s continued growth and long-term success.

The State of Arizona does not have an Opt-Out policy for statewide standardized testing. The 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, and can be found at this website specifically addressing this topic.

  • ADE Website for Parents and Students: Click here

AASA Grades 3-8

Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) is the statewide achievement test. Arizona public school students in Grades 3 through 8 will be assessed at their grade level English (ELA) and Mathematics. Primavera Online will administer the AASA as a Computer-Based Test.

An additional test will be administered to Grade 3 students only, the Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) test unit. Each student will read three passages, with a time limit of one minute per passage. The use of a headset with a microphone is required, which Primavera will provide on testing day.

Testing Windows per AASA test

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

Practicing for the AASA tests:

AASA Student Readiness Tool (Link):
Directions: Click the Student Readiness Tool link and select your grade level to start sample test. This will teach you how to get around the test, use helpful tools for testing, and much more!

AASA Sample Tests (Link):
Directions: Select Arizona, then select “Mic check and Sample Tests“.

Content Areas Grade(s) Test Unit(s) Estimated Times
ELA Writing Grade 3-8 Unit 1 only 60-90 min.
ELA Oral Reading Fluency (ORF)* Grade 3 only Unit 1 only 30 min.
ELA Reading Grades 3-8
Unit 1
Unit 2
45-75 min.
45-75 min.
Math Grades 3-8
Unit 1
Unit 2
60-85 min.
60-85 min.

AzSCI (Science) Test for Grades 5, 8, and 11

AzSCI is the statewide achievement test for Science. AzSCI Grade 5 test equally covers domains from Grade 3,4, and 5 standards. AzSCI Grade 8 test equally covers domains from Grade 6, 7, and 8 standards. AzSCI Grade 11, cohort 2026, equally covers domains from Grade 9, 10, and 11 high school standards.

AzSCI Testing Window:

  • March 24th – April 10th

AzSCI Sample Tests (Link):
Directions: Select Arizona, then select “Mic check and Sample Tests“.

Content Areas Grade(s) Test Unit(s) Estimated Times
Science Grades 5, 8, and 11
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
60-90 min.
60-90 min.
60-90 min.

ACT Aspire Grade 9

ACT Aspire is the statewide high school achievement test administered to students in Grade 9 in Spring 2024. While ACT Aspire is being discontinued at a national level, ACT is supporting ACT Aspire as Arizona’s Grade 9 Statewide Assessment. The ACT Aspire is a timed test, the timing of each subject test varies by subject. The ACT Aspire will be administered in one day as a Computer-Based Test.

ACT Aspire Testing Window:

  • March 30th – April 24th

Practicing for the ACT Aspire test:

  1. ACT Aspire Exemplars and Tutorial (link) – login information is not required
    • To access Exemplars, scroll to bottom of screen and select “Exemplars”.
    • Next, select the content area, followed by the Exemplar for “Early High School Grade 9 & 10.”
  2. Exemplar Booklets
  3. ACT Aspire Sample Test (link)

Important notice for Grade 9 ACT Aspire students:
Arrive at the testing location at 8:00 a.m. and no later than no later than 8:30 a.m. Testing will start at 9:00 a.m. sharp 9:00 a.m. sharp. If late, students will be asked to reschedule.

ACT Aspire Test Time:

Test Sections Time per Test Estimated Time Schedule
Start Directions 5-10 min 8:30 - 8:40 am
Test 1 English 45 min 8:40 - 9:25 am
Test 2 Mathematics 75 min 9:30 - 10:45 am
15 min Break 10:45 - 11:00 am
Test 3 Reading 65 min 11:05 - 12:10 pm
Test 4 Science 60 min 12:15 - 1:15 pm
15 min Break 1:15 - 1:30 pm
Test 5 Writing 40 min 1:35 - 2:15 pm

ACT 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: ACT Testing Window:

  • March 24th – 27th, March 30th – 31st, April 1st – 3rd

Free Online Test Prep – Test your knowledge with free prep from the makers of the ACT test, click HERE.
Preparing to take the ACT Test in TestNav. TestNav is the testing platform the students will login to, to access the ACT Test. English Booklet Spanish Booklet
Information for Examinees – Click here to access ACT Online

Important notice for Grade 11 ACT students:
Arrive at the testing location at 8:00 a.m. and no later than no later than 8:30 a.m. Testing will start at 9:00 a.m. sharp 9:00 a.m. sharp. ACT does not accept late students. If late, students will be asked to reschedule.

Valid photo identification is required to be admitted to the test center. You will not be admitted to test if your ID does not meet
ACT requirements.

Valid ID:

  • Must be an original, current (valid) ID issued by a city/state/federal government agency or your school.
  • ID must be in hard plastic card format. Paper or electronic formats are NOT acceptable.
  • Your first and last names must match our student information system. The photo must be clearly recognizable as you.

If you do not have valid ID:

  1. Primavera Online can issue you a student ID. You will need to submit a request by completing our Google Form, so we can process your ID request as quickly as possible. All form submissions MUST BE COMPLETED by Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Any submissions after that deadline will not be processed and we cannot guarantee the ID will be waiting on site at check in.
  2. You present an ACT Student Identification Form (PDF) with attached photo and notarized before testing day.
    • This document must be fully completed by a school oYicial or notary public; neither may be a relative.
    • Photo Requirements: A recent, head-and-shoulders photo of the student only (not in a group).

Unacceptable forms of ID:

You will not be admitted to test if you present any forms of ID other than those listed as acceptable above. The following are examples of unacceptable identification:

  • Birth certificate
  • ChildFind ID card
  • Credit, charge, bank or check cashing cards, even with photo
  • Diploma
  • Family portrait or graduation picture, even if the name is imprinted on the photo
  • Fishing or hunting license
  • ID issued by an employer
  • ID letter that is not an official ACT identification form
  • LA Wallet
  • Learner’s driving permit (if it doesn’t include a photo)
  • Temporary/replacement driver’s license (if it doesn’t include a photo)
  • Organization membership card
  • Passport or other photo ID so old that the person presenting it cannot be identified
  • Web page with photo
  • Personal recognition by anyone, including members of the test center stay, classmates, parents, counselors, and teachers
  • Photo ID of parents
  • Photo with your name embossed or printed on it by a photographer
  • Photocopies or reproductions
  • Photos issued by a business for promotional purposes (e.g., amusement parks)
  • Police report of a stolen wallet or purse
  • Printed, stamped, or photocopied signatures
  • Published photo, including yearbook or newspaper
  • Report card
  • Social Security card
  • Telephone calls to counselors, teachers, or school officials
  • Traffic ticket, even with a physical description and signature
  • Transcript, even with photo

ACT Test Time:

Test Sections Time per Test Estimated Time Schedule
Start Directions 5-10 min 9:00 - 9:10 am
Test 1 English 45 min 9:10 - 9:55 am
Test 2 Mathematics 60 min 10:00 - 11:00 am
15 min Break 11:00 - 11:15 am
Test 3 Reading 35 min 11:20 - 11:55 am
Test 4 Science 30 min 12:00 - 12:35 pm
15 min Break 12:35 - 12:50 pm
Test 5 Writing 40 min 12:55 - 1:35 pm

ALL TESTS: TESTING DATE AND LOCATION DETAILS ARE EMAILED TO GUARDIANS AND VARY BETWEEN TESTING SEASONS AND LOCATIONS.

Standardized Testing FAQs

What is the ELA score?

When the writing and reading tests are scored, the Arizona Department of Education will send Primavera one score: the English Language Arts (ELA) score. The ELA score will include both the writing and reading AASA test results, so it is very important to attempt both AASA tests in order to receive a complete ELA score. If only one test is attempted, there will be no score and the test will be marked as incomplete.

Does my student have to take the test(s)?

Yes, students enrolled with Primavera and in Grades 3-8, Grade 9, and Grade 11 will take the assessment test with Primavera. Primavera must comply with all state-mandated testing requirements. The Arizona Board of Education does not provide any publicly funded student the opportunity to opt out of state testing.

My student is a 10th grader, is he/she eligible to take the test?

No, 10th graders are not eligible to take ANY assessment tests, only 9th and 11th graders.

What action do I need to take to sign my student(s) up for testing?

Primavera uses a database to register all eligible students for state assessments automatically. No action is required on your part to register them. Guardians will be informed of the location and date of the test via email; be sure your email is updated in our student information system. Families will then have the opportunity to request a location change if desired. As the testing date nears, guardians will receive testing reminders and more detailed information regarding the day(s) of the test.

Are there any exemptions to the state testing requirement?

Primavera has a responsibility to both state and federal education agencies to administer the state test to at least 95% of our students. The Arizona Board of Education does not provide any publicly funded student the opportunity to opt out of state testing.

My child has an IEP or 504. Will they receive accommodations?

Each student with an IEP or 504 will receive any accommodations that are listed in his/her individual plan which was agreed upon at the most recent team meeting. Common accommodations may include: Extra time, breaks, small group testing, text-to-speech technology, use of a diabetic monitor, and access to snacks for medical needs. Please refer to your student’s plan or case manager for more information.

Should I log attendance during state testing week?

Yes. Time spent traveling to/from testing, test preparation, and actual time spent taking the test can count towards your attendance for that week.

Prepare for Tests:

AASA: Sample Tests – Directions: Select Arizona, then click on “Mic Check and Sample Tests”
AzSCI Sample Tests – Directions: Select Arizona, then click on “Mic Check and Sample Tests”
ACT Aspire – Student Sandbox and Exemplar Booklets
ACT: Practice Tests – Select Practice Tests

For more information, check out our Student Testing Information.

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