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Forward Exam

Dear Randall Families,

Each year, Wisconsin students in grades 3-8, and 10, participate in the state’s Forward Exam. Schools across the state must select dates between March 18 through April 26, 2024, to give the test. Our school is scheduled to take the Forward Exam soon. 4th grade will start with a small section of the exam during the week of March 18, while 3rd and 5th grades will start the week of April 1.

The Forward Exam measures knowledge and skills students should have for their grade level. The Exam tests students in the areas of English language arts (ELA); mathematics in grades 3-8; science in grades 4 and 8; and social studies in grades 4, 8, and 10. One or more subtests may be administered daily during our selected time frame. The results of these tests will be used to help school staff make determinations regarding curriculum, placement, and services to best support students.

Student performance on the assessment will not affect their grades. Please encourage your child to take the test seriously, do the best they can, get a good night’s rest prior to the exam, and eat breakfast. Students not in school on testing days will be scheduled for a make-up test prior to the close of the testing window. 

State assessments, including the Forward Exam, are required by both State (Wis. Stat. § 118.30) and Federal (ESSA-Every Student Succeeds Act) Law. Additionally, the Forward Exam is given in-person, with no virtual/remote options available. 

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has created a Forward Exam Information for Families brochure, which gives more information about the assessment. (Spanish version of brochure; Hmong version of brochure). Additionally, if you have any questions regarding the state assessment system or specific assessments, please contact Tim Peterson, MMSD Director of Assessment, at tpeterson2@madison.k12.wi.us.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. 


John Wallace

Principal








Estimados padres de familia:

Cada año, los estudiantes de 3o a 8o y 10o grado de Wisconsin toman el examen estatal Forward. Este año el periodo para tomar el examen es del 18 de marzo al 26 de abril del 2024.  En nuestra escuela los alumnos de 4to grado empezarán con el examen la semana del 18 de marzo. Los alumnos de 3ero y 5to lo tomarán al regresar de vacaciones de primavera. 

El examen Forward evalúa las habilidades de su hijo/a al nivel del grado que cursa. Incluye las áreas de literatura, matemáticas en estudiantes de 3° a 8°, ciencias en los estudiantes de 4° y 8° y estudios sociales en los estudiantes de 4°, 8° y 10°.  Se realizan diariamente una o más subpruebas de este examen durante el período seleccionado.  Los resultados de estas evaluaciones se usarán para ayudar al personal educativo a tomar decisiones relacionadas con el plan de estudios, el mejor salón para el año que viene y determinar los servicios necesarios para brindar un mejor apoyo al alumno/a.

Los resultados de este examen no afectan las calificaciones de la boleta, sin embargo, le pedimos que hable con su hijo/a para que trate de que le vaya lo mejor posible.  Asegúrese de que duerma bien los días de las pruebas y que tome un buen desayuno, ya sea en casa o en la escuela. A los estudiantes que no estén en la escuela los días de las evaluaciones se les programará una fecha para tomar el examen antes del cierre del período de evaluación.

Las evaluaciones estatales, el Forward Exam entre ellas, son requeridas tanto por la ley estatal (Estatuto de Wisconsin § 118.30) cómo federal (Ley Cada Estudiante Triunfa, ESSA). Este examen se administra únicamente en persona y no tiene opción virtual. 

El Departamento de Educación Pública (DPI) ha creado un folleto de información para las familias. Si tiene preguntas acerca de este o cualquier otro examen, por favor comuníquese con Tim Peterson, Director de Exámenes de MMSD,  tpeterson2@madison.k12.wi.us

Como siempre, gracias por su apoyo.


John Wallace

Director de Randall


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