NWEA/Map Testing Dates: All students grades 5-8 take the NWEA test in reading, language, and mathematics.

NWEA/Map Testing Dates: All students grades 5-8 take the NWEA test in reading, language, and mathematics.
Fall: August 19 & 20 
Winter: December 9 & 10
Spring: April 14 & 15

All students are tested on reading, writing, and mathematics. The AzSci is administered to all required age groups.

5th Grade: Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) and AzSci
6th Grade: Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA)
7th Grade: Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA)
8th Grade: Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) and AzSc

April 7 – 9: AASA Writing (in afternoon block)
April 14 & 15: AASA ELA & Math
April 16 – 18: AzSci (in morning block)

9th Grade: ACT Aspire
10th Grade: PSAT10
11th Grade: ACT and AzSCi
12th Grade: Arizona Civics Test (April 2025) ***State Graduation Requirement***

PSAT/NMSQT is administered at ASA in the Fall (October) for all 11th grade students.

Assessment Parent Guide (English) (Spanish)

ACT and ACT Aspire

ACT Resources

• College Entrance Exams and State Standards (2021)
• ACT Test Prep
• ACT Practices Tests (Click on Practice Tests in Online Module)
• Sample Writing Exam
  • Writing Exam Rubric
• Calculator Policy
  • ***ASA provides a 4-function calculator on the day of testing***

ACT Aspire Resources

• Exemplar Testing Booklets
• Exemplar Writing Test
• ACT Calculator Policy 
  • ***ASA provides a 4-function calculator on the day of testing***

College Board Websites

PSAT10

• What’s on the test?
• Preparing for the Test
  • Full Length Practice Tests
• What to Bring on the Day of the Test (Calculator Policy)

PSAT/NMSQT

• What’s on the test? 
• Preparing for the Test
• What to Bring on the Day of the Test (Calculator Policy)
• Scholarship Opportunities and Recognition

Arizona Civics Test

General Information: Please note that ASA proctors the Civics Test for Seniors in the Spring and there is no additional cost. 

• Preparation Materials
  • Download Questions
  • Interactive Quizzes

SAT

The SAT is offered by the College Board; however, ASA does not proctor the SAT on-site. Students may register for and participate in the SAT at their leisure. 

• • General Information
  • Dates and Deadlines
    • Refer to National Deadlines
  • Registration