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

Fall: September 6-8
Winter: December 18-20
Spring: May 20-22

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

9th Grade: ACT Aspire
10th Grade: PSAT10
11th Grade: ACT and AzSCi
12th Grade: Arizona Civics Test (May 2024) ***State Graduation Requirement***

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

Assessment Parent Guide (English) (Spanish)

• Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Family Assessments Information Page
• Accessibility General Information
  • ADE Exceptional Student Services
• AASA Website
• AzSci Website

General Information

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