Welcome to Assessments
The Assessment Section is responsible for statewide assessment of students enrolled in Arizona public schools. The section works closely with educators in the development and administration of our assessments. All Arizona public schools, including district schools and charter schools, are required to properly administer state and federally mandated assessments.
Updates for Statewide Testing
- AIMS and AIMS A Science Update - 8-24-2020
- Detailed Assessment Testing Calendar 2020-2021- updated 9-4-2020
- Assessments Overview - 2020 and Beyond - updated 9-25-20
#1 - The State of Assessments and Accountability - September 25, 2020 - Video - PDF - PowerPoint - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
#2 - Things You Need to Know as a New District Test Coordinator - October 16, 2020 - Video - PDF - PowerPoint - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
#3 - AzSCI: Test Administration, Instruction, and Next Steps - October 30, 2020 - Video - PDF - PowerPoint - FAQ (Webinar Chat Question)
#4 - Accessibility and Assessments / Special Paper Version Tests - November 6, 2020 - Video - PDF - PowerPoint - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
#5 - Field Tests - Why Do We Do Them? - December 4, 2020
#6 - Accountability - What Now? - February 5, 2021
State Assessments
Achievement Assessments | Alternate Assessments | AZELLA | NAEP |
|---|---|---|---|
| AzM2 | MSAA | AZELLA | NAEP |
| AzSCI | AIMS A Science | EL/Special Ed Taskforce | International |
| Menu of Assessments |
