NH Wisconsin Forward Exam Test Dates: March 28th-April 1 and April 18-22

NH Wisconsin Forward Exam Test Dates:  March 28th-April 1 and April 18-22

An online assessment for Wisconsin students, developed with Wisconsin educators.

Moving Forward

Beginning in spring 2016, Wisconsin students will take the Forward Exam. The new custom assessment will be administered in English language arts and mathematics in grades 3 through 8, in science and social studies in grades 4 and 8.

Our staff meeting this Tuesday is for all teachers in grades 3-5 and anyone involved in the spring assessments. This includes special educators and educational assistants who are supporting students with accomodations.   Prior to your students' testing window:  4th Grade:  March 28-April 1st and 3rd-5th Grades April 18-22. Please review the to do list below and complete the actions that pertain to you and your students. 

Forward Exam To Do List for Classroom Teachers

One week before:

• Attend building overview and view PowerPoint Guide
• Read through test protocol/script
• Sign confidentiality forms and give to Chris

One-two weeks before:

• View Tutorial videos as a class  Forward Exam Tutorials
• “Welcome” (53 seconds)
• For the “Signing in to an Online Tools Training Practice Session” you can start the video at 1 min 18 sec the information prior to that is not necessary for the students because the practice tutorials are available through the Media Center website. (total video is 4 min)
• “Pausing, Exiting, and Ending the Test” (3 min. 37 sec)
• “Testing Basics” (3 min. 26 sec)
• “Basic Tools and Navigation” (4 min 28 sec)
• “Protractor” for 4th Grade Students (1 min 18 sec)
• “Ruler” for 3rd and 4th Grade Students (43 sec)
• “Writing Tools” for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (35 sec)
• Have students practice using tools in computer lab: Online Tools Training

One week before:

• Double check your testing schedule and review procedures
• Check student test tickets to double check all students have one and you are aware of accommodations (the office will print them, Chris and Kelli will get them in your binders)
• Special education teachers communicate out regarding accommodations to classroom teachers

Day of testing:

• Review Tutorial on beginning the test in your classroom with the students
•  Forward Exam Tutorials:  Signing in to an online test (4 min. 19 sec.)

• Have students take a book with them to the testing area
• Make sure you keep your own attendance record
• Questions can be directed to Chris, Kelli, Dolf or Jody Timm

Test Time:

• Read proctor guides as printed
• Monitor students
• Report any issues to Kelli, Chris, Dolf or Jody Timm

After test:

• Collect test tickets return to folders
• Collect all scratch paper from students for shredding
• Thank students for working hard!