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Assessment Dates
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Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) &
Alaska Science Assessment
Middle Schools: March 25 - April 5, 2024
High Schools: April 1 - 5, 2024
Elementary: April 8 - 19, 024
Makeups: March 25 - April 26, 2024
Contact your student's school for their specific test schedule.
Introduction to AK STAR Adaptive Design
AK STAR
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The Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development (DEED) has partnered with NWEA to implement a balanced statewide assessment that better reflects learning throughout the school year and helps educators target instruction to students' individual needs.
The Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) uses a testing platform developed by Northwest Evaluation Association. This assessment is administered to students in grades 3-9, and assesses their understanding of the Alaska English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematic Standards adopted in 2012. This balanced approach connects the fall and winter MAP Growth interim assessments and the AK STAR spring summative assessment to provide a comprehensive system that improves efficiency and drives student outcomes by prioritizing teaching and learning. New in the spring of 2023, AK STAR is an adaptive test personalized for each student.
- Why Should My Child Take the Statewide Summative Assessment?
- DEED Video - How Does Participating in AK STAR Benefit Students?
- Facts About Alaska's Summative Assessment
- FAQs About Alaska's Summative Assessments
- FAQs About Student Assessment Data
- DEED's AK STAR website
AK STAR Practice Test
Contact Information
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Jennifer Morgan
Materials Development Specialist
jennifer.morgan@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000, x11421 -
Alaska Science Assessment
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The Alaska Science Assessment is administered to grades 5, 8, and 10. It assesses students' understanding of the Alaska Science Standards adopted in 2019. Students will take this assessment using the Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) testing platform.
AK Science Practice Test
- AK Science Tutorial Video (How to use the tools in the test.)
- AK Science Practice Test (Online Tools Training)
- AK Science Practice Test Summary:
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Parents have the right to make educational decisions for their child, including whether to participate in statewide testing. Please check with your school principal for more information.