Forward Exam
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
This test is completed entirely online using a chromebook! It is essential that students bring their charged chromebook to school on April 15th!
East 10th grade students will participate in the Wisconsin Forward Exam on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at East High School. To ensure an appropriate testing environment for the assessment, April 15th will be a “9th and 10th grade only in-person” day, meaning only 9th and 10th grade students will attend school in person on April 15th. (11th and 12th grade students will engage in asynchronous virtual learning on this day.)
Notification Letter To Families
10th Grade Assessment Information for Students & Families
STUDENTS NEED TO BRING THEIR CHARGED CHROMEBOOK TO SCHOOL ON TESTING DAY.
Testing Day Logistics
What to bring and not to bring
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Photo ID
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Charged Chromebook and charger. Chromebooks should be charged the night before.
Schedule & Dismissal
The school day will start at the normal time (8:15am) and students will report directly to their testing rooms. Testing room information will be sent out closer to the date of the assessment. Students will first take the PreACT, followed by the Forward Exam. Students will be dismissed at approximately 1:00pm and should exit the building. If a student is taking the assessment with extended time accommodations they will take a break for lunch, continue testing in the afternoon, and be dismissed at 3:37pm.
Transportation Information
Students testing with standard time who usually take the bus home in the afternoon should make sure to arrange alternate transportation for dismissal at 1pm. Madison Metro will not provide afternoon early release supplemental bus service on this day (the buses in front of school on E. Washington). However, the regular, main line bus service will still be available at Metro bus stops throughout the afternoon. Bagged grab and go lunches will be available for students when they are dismissed from testing.
Preparation
- Forward Exam Online Practice Test - This works best when using Chrome or Firefox browsers. It will not work in Explorer. This is designed to demonstrate features of the test, not specific question types for Wisconsin.
- Forward Exam Paper/PDF Practice Test
- Quick Guide to the Forward Exam Practice Test
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Students should get a good night's sleep and be sure to eat something substantial before the test.
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Students should go to the bathroom BEFORE the test to avoid losing time during the test.
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Be calm and don’t stress - A test score will never define you!
General Test Information
What is it?
The Wisconsin Forward Exam is the state-mandated test that replaces the WKCE and the Badger Exam. The Wisconsin Forward Exam asks students questions that are aligned with our State of Wisconsin standards. Students in grade 10 will only be tested in the subject of Social Studies. The remainder of the 10th grade testing subjects (English, math, reading and science) are covered in the PreACT assessment.
Why is this assessment given?
This is a state-mandated test that satisfies both state and federal requirements for testing.
How is the assessment given?
The assessment is computer-based. Students will take the assessment using their chromebooks.
How long does it take to give?
The Social Studies portion is comprised of two untimed tests. Most students finish each test in about 45 minutes.
Questions & Concerns
If you have any questions regarding assessments, please contact our East High School Assessment Coordinator, Assistant Principal AJ Simonini.