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Arizona's test development process involves an extensive review before an item will count toward students' test scores. During the item-development process, all assessment items are written in accordance with Item Specifications. A committee of Arizona stakeholders reviews and approves these items to confirm appropriateness for inclusion on the test. This step of the process is designed to ensure that our tests are free from bias and sensitivity concerns based on considerations including ability, age, culture, gender, geography, languages spoken, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Participating community members are representatives of Arizona's geographic regions and represent culturally diverse populations. For these committees, we are inviting stakeholders to provide their perspective on the items on Arizona's statewide assessments. If you are interested in serving on an Assessment Community Committee, please complete the form linked below.

Parent/Community Assessment Review Committee

The Alternate Assessment Advisory Committee has developed a new resource for all parents and families. Schools can:

  • Post or link this resource on their Assessment homepage
  • Share this document (either electronically or printed) with their families during Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings
  • Include this document in presentations on Curriculum Nights or when Statewide Testing kicks off in Spring

 

From a parent's perspective, this resource includes information that is necessary and helpful in understanding Statewide Assessments. This document has been translated into Spanish.

Assessment Parent Guide

Assessment Parent Guide - Spanish

 

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AASA Sample Tests

  • Directions: Select Arizona, then click on "Mic Check and Sample Tests"

 

AASA Sample Test Scoring Guides

ELA

  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Grade 3
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Grade 4
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Grade 5
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Grade 6
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Grade 7
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Grade 8

 

  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Oral Reading Fluency Grade 3

 

  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Writing Grade 3
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Writing Grade 4
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Writing Grade 5
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Writing Grade 6
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Writing Grade 7
  • AASA Scoring Guide - ELA Writing Grade 8

 

Math

  • AASA Scoring Guide - Math Grade 3
  • AASA Scoring Guide - Math Grade 4
  • AASA Scoring Guide - Math Grade 5
  • AASA Scoring Guide - Math Grade 6
  • AASA Scoring Guide - Math Grade 7
  • AASA Scoring Guide - Math Grade 8

AzSCI Sample Tests

  • Directions: Select Arizona, then click on "Mic Check and Sample Tests"

 

AzSCI Sample Test Scoring Guides

  • AzSCI Scoring Guide - Grade 5
  • AzSCI Scoring Guide - Grade 8
  • AzSCI Scoring Guide - Grade 11

ACT Practice Tests

ACT Aspire Student Sandbox and Exemplar Booklets

 

  •    Parent Brochure 2020 English 
  •    Parent Brochure 2020 Spanish

    Parent Guides

  • MSAA 2022 Parent Guide - Grade 3
  • 3er Grado -MSAA 2022 Parent Guide (Spanish)
  • MSAA 2022 Parent Guide - Grade 4
  • 4o Grado -2022 MSAA Parent Guide  (Spanish)
  • MSAA 2022 Parent Guide - Grade 5
  • 5o Grado -2022 MSAA Parent Guide  (Spanish)
  • MSAA 2022 Parent Guide - Grade 6
  • 6o Grado -MSAA 2022 Parent Guide  (Spanish)
  • MSAA 2022 Parent Guide - Grade 7
  • 7o Grado -MSAA 2022 Parent Guide  (Spanish)
  • MSAA 2022 Parent Guide - Grade 8
  • 8o Grado -MSAA 2022 Parent Guide  (Spanish)
  • MSAA 2022 Parent Guide - Grade 11
  • 11o Grado -MSAA 2022 Parent Guide  (Spanish)

  • Information for Parents
  • What Every Parent Should Know About NAEP (PDF)(800 KB)
  • Lo Que Cada Padre Debe Saber Acerca de NAEP (PDF)(880 KB)
  • An Overview of NAEP (PDF)(225 KB)
  • Visión General de NAEP (PDF)(247 KB)
  • An Introduction to NAEP (Una Introducción a NAEP, en inglés) (PDF)(1.5 MB)

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Achievement Assessment Item Development Plan
 

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