The WY-TOPP Summative Assessment Window will open April 16–May 10. This includes ELA and Math for grades 3–10 and Science for grades 4, 8, and 10. The writing portion of the assessment will also be available for Virtual Education students. If a student did not complete the writing portion of the assessment during the early testing window that occurred in March, contact the WDE. All writing will be hand-scored and will delay the reporting of the ELA combined score to mid-June.
- Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) Manual
- Test Administrator User Guide
- Summative Online Test Administration Manual
Test security is of the utmost importance before, during, and after testing. Ensure all Wyoming Assessment Security Agreements for K–12 Statewide Assessments are completed, and review the Wyoming Assessment Security measures.
WY-TOPP K-2 Interims (optional)
The WY-TOPP K–2 Interim Assessment Window will be open April 16–May 10. This includes ELA and Math for grades K-2. These assessments are an optional opportunity for districts to allow students to take the test. Review the following testing documents in preparation:
- Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) Manual
- Test Administrator User Guide
- Spring Test Administration Manual
Ensure that assessment security training has been completed and the signed Wyoming Assessment Security Agreements for K–12 Statewide Assessments form has been filed by the district, if participating. Review the Wyoming Assessment Security measures.
WY-TOPP Modulars (optional)
The WY-TOPP Modular assessment window is open through June 13. This includes ELA and Math in grades 1–11 and Science in grades 3 through high school. These assessments are semi-secure and can be used as classroom assessments but not shared with a whole class for instruction.
Authoring Tool (optional)
The Authoring Tool is available for educators to build assessment items within the same platform as the statewide assessments. All Wyoming Content and Performance Standards (WYCPS) and Wyoming Extended Standards (WYES) are listed for educators to utilize in creating classroom and district assessments. Refer to the Authoring User Guide and Authoring Systems Training for more.
For more information, contact Micah Becker, Assessment Consultant, at 307-777-8568 or micah.becker@wyo.gov.
