Assessments

State Assessments

Washington students are tested regularly by the state to assess their progress as they move through school. State tests required to meet federal accountability include the following, and may be taken with or without tools, supports, or accommodations:

• Smarter Balanced: English language arts (ELA) and math tests for grades 3-8 and 10.
• Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS): Science test for grades 5, 8 and 11.
• Washington – Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM): ELA, math, and science alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive challenges documented in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Other State Assessments

• OSPI-Developed Assessments (formerly CBAs)
• English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (WIDA)
• Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Skills (WaKIDS)

For more information on state testing, please reference the overview provided by Washington State’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Student SBA/WCAS Practice from home

District Assessments

In addition to the state assessments, Lakewood School District assesses students in all grades for screening, diagnostics, progress monitoring and benchmarking.

• STAR Enterprise and Early Literacy: Math and Reading assessments administered in student classrooms. Grades K-12.