“...The primary purpose of assessment is to improve and be accountable for student learning by providing stakeholders information needed for continuous improvement on Board-adopted academic standards and curricular objectives. In addition, assessment information assists teachers, instructional administrators, the Board of Education, and the community in understanding the quality of education in the School District of Beloit as it relates to student growth and achievement.” - Excerpt from BOE Policy 346
State Assessments by Grade Level
WI State Assessments
The WSAS is a statewide program designed to provide information about what students know in core academic areas and whether they can apply what they know. The WSAS includes:
The Wisconsin Forward Exam at grades at grades 3-8 for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, at grades 4 and 8 in Science, and 4, 8, and 10 in Social Studies
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) at grades 3-11 in ELA and Mathematics, at grades 4 and 8 - 11 in Science, and at grades 4, 8, and 10 in Social Studies. DLM is an alternate assessment for some students with disabilities.