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WHAT’S THE ASPIRE TEST?

• 5 tests• English- 40 min• Math-65 min• Reading-60 min• Science-55 min• Writing-30 min

WHEN WILL WE TAKE THE ASPIRE TEST?

• Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th

• You’ll take 2 tests on one day and 3 tests on the next day

• You must be here both days and on time in order to be eligible for the final exam exemptions (more about that later)

• On the 14th and the 15th, we will not have advisory. Everyone will report to their 1st period class (on those days only)

WHY DO WE NEED TO TAKE IT?

• The State of Wisconsin requires all 9th graders to take this test (remember the WKCE?)

• You will take 5 tests next week 9 (Fall), and 5 tests during the Spring

• What do you think the State of Wisconsin, MPS and Hamilton wants to see in the Spring (hint—scores going up or down?)

WHAT IS THE TEST GOING TO BE LIKE? WILL IT BE LIKE THE WKCE OR MAP?

• The Aspire is an online test. The WKCE was a paper and pencil test.

• Unlike the MAP test, all 5 tests have a time limit (see slide 2)

THE WRITING TEST

THE ENGLISH TEST

THE MATH TEST

THE SCIENCE TEST

THE READING TEST

SEE A VIDEO ABOUT THE TEST

• 20 minute video

• Fast forward to 2:00

• Break up this video during the week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdVuLi1Exes

NOW PRACTICE THE TEST AS A CLASS

• Click on http://tn.actaspire.org

• Answer key link--- link

TEST INCENTIVES

Final Exam Exemptions

• You may be exempt from the final exams in these subject areas-• English• Science• Math

• Students who receive an Advanced or Proficient score are eligible for PBIS rewards

RULES OF THE TESTING ROOM

RULES OF THE TESTING ROOM

RULES OF THE TESTING ROOM