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State Assessment System
Wyoming’s assessment system measures students’ progress toward the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards. It is used to enhance teaching and learning, support school improvement, and provide data for accountability ensuring the effectiveness of schools, programs, and staff. When used in conjunction with a school district’s annual assessment program, statewide assessments provide the information needed to develop and implement strategies for improvement of student performance.
Help Desks
Assessment Portal Links
- WY-TOPP Portal Page
- WY-ALT Portal Page
- ACT Portal Page
- WorkKeys Portal Page
- ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Portal Page
- NAEP Website
RESOURCES
- Assessment FAQs and Back-to-School Toolkit
- Assessment Best Practices
- AG’s Response to Opt-outs
- Test Administrators Checklist
- Building Coordinator Checklist
- District Test Coordinator Checklist
- Assessment Guidance for Private Schools and Non-Public Educational Institutions
- Communication Device Guidance
- Cut Scores
- Exemption Request Guidance
- State Assessment Exemption Request (SAER) System
- SAER Tutorial
- Understanding Quantile Measures (Video)
- Understanding Student Growth
- Exceptional Accommodations Request
Statewide Assessment System
WY-TOPP
- Aligned to the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards.
- Reading and mathematics are assessed in grades 3-10.
- Science is assessed in grades 4, 8, and 10.
- Writing is assessed in grades 3, 5, 7, and 9.
- Computer adaptive assessment with multiple item types (e.g., enhanced multiple-choice, constructed response, technology-enhanced, performance task).
WY-ALT
- Aligned to the Wyoming Extended Standards.
- Reading and mathematics are assessed in grades 3-10.
- Science is assessed in grades 4, 8, and 10.
- Computer adaptive assessment.
ACCESS for ELLs (English Learners)
- Aligned to the WIDA English Language Development Standards.
- Designed to monitor students’ progress in learning academic English.
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are assessed in grades K-12.
ACT
- Aligned to the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards
- English, mathematics, reading, science, and writing are assessed in grade 11.
- Online and paper options are available.
WorkKeys (optional)
- Measures work skills needed for career success across industries.
- Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents are assessed in grades 11 or 12.
- Successful completion results in a National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC).
NAEP
- In addition to the statewide assessment system, Wyoming schools and students also participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card, every other year.