Testing Information

• FAST: earlyReading (grades PK-1) and earlyMath (grade PK-1)

earlyReading and earlyMath assessments are administered for the purpose of screening student advancement in foundational reading and math concepts. The outcomes guide instructional strategies at the classroom level and pinpoint areas of concern for individual students. This evaluation is administered one-on-one to students and requires 5 to 10 minutes per session.

• FAST: aReading and aMath (grades 2-5)

aReading and aMath are designed for screening to identify students at risk for academic delays and to inform differentiated instruction for students at all achievement levels. These are computer-adaptive measures of reading and mathematical skills that are individualized for each student. These assessments are delivered in a group format in about 30 minutes each. 

• FAST: CBMreading (grades 1-3)

CBMreading is administered individually as a teacher listens to and assesses a student's oral reading fluency, considering factors such as accuracy, types of errors, and qualitative measures. This evaluation provides insights into student responsiveness to ongoing instruction, signals when instructional adjustments are warranted, and helps gauge the effectiveness of implemented changes. Each administration requires 1 minute of reading per student.

• FAST: AutoReading and AutoMath (grades 4-5)

AutoReading and AutoMath are designed for screening to identify students who may need additional support in foundational reading and/or Math skills and to inform differentiated instruction for students at all achievement levels. This is computer-administered in a group format in about 8 minutes each. 

• iReady Reading and Math Diagnostic (grades 6-11) 

iReady diagnostic assessments provide teachers with a complete picture of student performance in reading and math, giving teachers the information they need to understand current strengths and instructional priorities. Each assessment takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.

• ASVAB (offered one time in grade 11)

The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test and career interest inventory. Scores count towards the Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) and determine qualification for certain military occupational specialties and enlistment bonuses. In addition, each student's career exploration score will help him/her determine their readiness for further education and training in different career areas. This assessment is administered in approximately 3 hours.

• ACT (offered one time in grade 11 or 12)

The ACT test scores reflect what students have learned throughout high school and provide colleges and universities with excellent information for scholarships, recruiting, advising, and placement.. This assessment is administered in approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes.

• Capti ReadBasix (grades 4-12)

Capti ReadBasix is a diagnostic reading assessment for students in grades 4–12 that helps teachers see how well kids understand and use different reading skills. It evaluates six foundational reading skills: word recognition & decoding, vocabulary, morphology, sentence processing, reading efficiency, and overall reading comprehension.  The following report pinpoints specific reading-skill strengths and deficits in order to tailor intervention to each student's needs.