Testing
As a public Charter School, Freedom Prep Academy participates in state testing. All students must participate in annual standardized testing under Arizona law. Online students take their tests in person at assigned locations throughout the state. Parents and Guides have a shared responsibility to ensure their student(s) are prepared and present for testing.
Understanding Testing
There are four (4) types of tests that students participate in:
- State tests: State standardized tests measure student proficiency on grade-level material and enable performance comparisons between a student and their peers. These tests evaluate effectiveness of teachers, curriculum, and intervention programs, and impact federal and state education funding. State standardized tests typically happen annually around April or the end of the school year.
- Benchmark tests: Computer-based adaptive benchmark tests such as i-Ready identify learning gaps and inform meaningful decisions about a student’s unique learning path. They also measure student growth and can predict performance on end-of-year state assessments. Benchmark tests are typically administered at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year.
- Course exams: Course exams such as unit assessments, midterms, and finals assess course-specific knowledge and mastery of subject material.
- Screeners: Screeners identify students who need specialist support or additional learning tools. Teachers and Guides may complete observational screening forms to indicate student needs in areas like vision, hearing, communication, academics, and behavior. Students may complete proctored screening for early literacy skills and dyslexia indicators.
State Tests
AASA Writing Test (3rd – 8th grade)
AASA Math and ELA Tests (3rd – 8th grade)
AzSCI Test (5th, 8th, and 11th grade)
ACT Aspire Test (9th grade)
ACT Test (11th grade)
Test Preparation
In preparation for end of year testing, ALL students should complete their grade-appropriate practice tests. To prepare, please do the following:
- Open TestNav and complete your practice tests
- Sign out of your school computer
- On the sign-in screen, click on “apps” in the lower left corner and select “TestNav.”
- If you can’t find TestNav or it isn’t working, submit a Technical Support Ticket in eCampus.
- Complete all practice tests for your grade level (see state tests list above).
- Check your headphones
- Only wired headphones are allowed for state testing. Bluetooth/wireless headphones are prohibited.
- Make sure they are properly working and appropriate for testing.
- Charge your school computer every night and restart it every day
- Label your computer if you haven’t already. You can use a permanent marker, stickers, or labeling tape.
- Locate and label your charger. Make sure it’s capable of charging your device.
- Check that your device can hold a charge for at least a few hours.
- If your device won’t charge;
- Dies after an hour or two; or
- Has other issues,
- Submit a Chromebook Support Ticket in eCampus
- Complete iReady Lessons
- Practice your skills by working in iReady. Access lessons the same way you do your benchmarks.
- Take care of yourself!
- Eat healthy
- Spend time outside
- Get enough sleep
- Work hard
- Play hard
Test Day Tips
We know testing can be stressful and can cause anxiety, but it is also an opportunity to learn to overcome and develop strength! Encourage your child to take the practice tests and prepare to do their best. In addition to practice tests, ask your student’s teachers or guide how to best prepare for end of the year testing.
What to bring:
- Chromebook
- Headphones
- Lunch and snacks
- Water
- Light jacket or sweatshirt
Note: phones, smart watches, and/or music players are not allowed. Please leave them at home or in a backpack outside of the testing center.
Proctor Resources
Proctor Test Prep – Test proctors and administrators should review the Achievement Test Training Slideshow and complete the following tasks prior to test administration:
- Sign and Return: Proctor/Staff Security Agreement
- Print a hard copy to read, complete, and sign with a live signature
- Take a picture of the signed paper and email it to te*****@********12.org
- View: Test Security and Ethics Training Video (4 mins)
- You will need to be signed into your Freedom account to view
- Read and Review: Test Administration Manual(s)
- Test administrators should read through each test administration manual for every test they administer
- Here are the manuals, as well as condensed notes to help on test day
Additional trainings
- Access to Test Areas – For anyone who will have access to test areas but are not monitoring or administering state test(s)
- Assist and Monitor – For anyone who will be in the testing room during active testing sessions
Test Administration
Online Support – Join the following Google Meet during test sessions for live help and support:
- Google Meet: Proctor Support
- Text: (480) 256-2642
Sites – Use the following links to start, stop, and pause test sessions:
If you have test administration questions, email te*****@********12.org