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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

Test Information Presentation for Students

Test Information Presentation Slides for Students

STUDENTS NEED TO BRING THEIR CHARGED CHROMEBOOK TO SCHOOL ON TESTING DAY.

Testing Day Logistics

What to bring and not to bring

  • Photo ID

  • 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


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.