Required Assessments
| Name | Subject | Tested Grade Level | 2020-2021 Test Window (all dates are tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD ELA and Math General Education Assessments | English language arts Math |
3-8, 11 | March 8 – May 7, 2021 |
| South Dakota Science | Science | 5, 8, 11 | March 8 – May 7, 2021 |
| South Dakota Science Alt | Science |
5, 8, 11 Students with most severe cognitive disabilities |
March 8 – May 7, 2021 |
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) | Reading Math (every other year) |
4 and 8 | Postponed to Spring 2022 |
| SD English Learner Proficiency Assessment (ACCESS) | Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening |
K-12 | Jan. 25 -Feb. 26, 2021 |
| Home School Students | Reading and Math | 4, 8, and 11 | March 22-April 16, 2021 (state provided assessment) |
Contact the Assessment Staff with any questions.