Arizona Department of

Education
Assessments
All Arizona public and charter schools are required to
conduct state and federal assessments regulated by
Assessments
this department.
AZ DEPARTMENT
This informational brochure will help to breakdown
the different types of assessment your child will OF EDUCATION
need to complete!

Have more questions or concerns?

You can visit Arizona Department of

Education website where each different
assessment has resources and contacts.

Website:
https://www.azed.gov/assessment

Phone number: (602) 542-5393

Hours: Monday- Friday- 8:00am- 5:00pm

Arizona Department of Education

1535 W, Jefferson St, Phoenix AZ 85007

Gina Gareau
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FAQ
What if my child needs special
accommodations on these tests?
There are certainty
accommodations that will best fit
your child's need.
You can visit this link for further
information:
https://www.azed.gov/assessme
nt/accessibility
Can my child practice for any of
the tests?
Yes, on the Arizona Education
website there are practice tests,
so your child can be prepared.
However, it is not required.
Can my child opt out of a test?
The child must take the test
during the school day. Parents do
not have the right to make that
decision.
Assessments Different Types of
Breakdown Assessments:
AASA- The Arizona Academic Standards Assessment- This is
AASA
given to grades 3-8th- each grade is assessed on English
Language Arts and Math. This is taken in Spring.
AzSCI- Arizona Science- Grades 5, 8, & 11 will be tested in
Science. This is taken towards the end of March.
ACT Inspire- American College Testing- This is a Highschool
AzSCI
ACT/ACT Inspire
achievement test which will start in grade 9. This replaces the
AASA. This is taken on either a computer or paper during April.
ACT- The same test as above but is given in grade 11. This can
be taken in March or April.
AZELLA
AZELLA- The Arizona English Language Learner Assessment is a
assessment for placement and re-testing for students with English
as their second language. Each year the student will re-test to see
how well they are progressing. Once they pass the testing with a
MSAA
NAEP
high score, they are observed for two years to secure their success
in the classroom.
MSAA- The Multi- State Alternate Assessment tests students
with cognitive disabilities to see where they align with secondary
standards. The test has materials to support students in their own
kind of testing. They use tools they are familiar with so they can
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test independently.
NAEP- The National Assessment of Educational Progress- This
compares each students knowledge of subjects throughout the
nation. The tests are administered at ages 9, 13, and 17. This is
taken at different times of the year, depending on the age and
school.
International- There is a whole list of the different types of
international informational brochure, it would be difficult to list
them out on the tiny brochure. You can go on the Arizona
Department Education or give them a call. Their contact
information is listed on the back!