About the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations (WKCE)

State Testing Information for Wisconsin

Portions of the following material were taken from the Wisconsin Department of Education website. Please see our links and source sections at the bottom of the page for more details and references.

General Description of the Tests

Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations (WKCE)

• Grades: 3-8, 10
• Subjects: Reading, Language Applications, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
• Designed to measure Wisconsin academic standards

Wisconsin Alternate Assessment for Students with Disabilities (WAA-SwD)

• Grades: 3-8, 10
• Subjects: Reading, Mathematics, Science
• A standards-based alternative to WKCE
• Given to students with significant cognitive disabilities if the local IEP team determines that the students are unable to participate in the WKCE, even with accommodations

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

• Grades: 4, 8, 12
• Subjects: Mathematics, Reading
• Also known as the Nation's Report Card
• The only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America’s students know and can do in school

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