Assessments & Testing | Williamsburg Academy of Colorado

Student testing

Testing at Williamsburg Academy of Colorado

We conduct several types of assessments each year to support and guide students. Review this page for everything you need to know!

IXL Initial Assessments

Who: New incoming students
When: August (before class registration)
Where: Online
Purpose: Ensures students are placed in the best-fit classes
Optional, but recommended

Star Math & Language Arts Assessments

Who: All students
When: September, January, April
Where: Math and ELA class assignments (online)
Purpose: Tracks progress and helps tailor academic support
Opt-Out: Not allowed

CoGAT Testing

Who: 6th-grade students
When: October
Where: Online (outside of class time)
Purpose: Identifies gifted learners for specialized support and learning plans
Opt-Out: Allowed

WIDA Testing

Who: English Language Learner (ELL) students
When: September/October
Where: In-person at Colorado locations
Purpose: Supports ELL students’ learning needs
Opt-Out: Not allowed

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS)

Who: Students in grades 6–8 & 11
When: April
Where: In-person at select Colorado locations
Purpose: Measures mastery of state standards and critical skills
Opt-Out: Allowed, complete this opt-out form.

Testing Breakdown:

6th & 7th Grade: Two full days (six sections)
8th Grade: Three full days (nine sections)
11th Grade: Half-day (two sections)

PSAT

Who: Grades 9 & 10
When: April
Where: In-person at select Colorado locations
Purpose: Evaluates academic progress and college readiness
Opt-Out: Allowed, complete this opt-out form.

SAT

Who: Grade 11
When: March (weekend testing) or April (WAC session)
Where: In-person at select Colorado locations
Purpose: College entrance exam and graduation readiness indicator
Opt-Out: Allowed, complete this opt-out form.

Details:

Two sections: Math, Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
Scoring: 400–1600 (optional essay adds 50 minutes)
Duration: Three hours

When and where are the CMAS, PSAT, and SAT assessments taking place?
What is the CMAS?

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is Colorado’s statewide assessment system designed to evaluate how well students have mastered the Colorado Academic Standards. These standards outline what students should know, understand, and be able to do at each grade level across 12 content areas, including math, English language arts, and science.

Administered at the end of the school year, CMAS assesses students’ mastery of these standards as well as their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for success in school, college, careers, and life. The results from CMAS provide valuable data to determine whether educational goals are being met and to ensure students are on track to graduate ready for future opportunities.

Resources:

CDE - CMAS Information

CDE - The Role of State Assessments in Increasing Academic Achievement
What are the PSAT/SAT?
What are the benefits of taking the PSAT/SAT?
In a nutshell, taking these tests can help your student:
- Identify their academic strengths and weaknesses
- Create an improvement plan before graduation
- Use test scores to determine the best Advanced Placement (AP) and Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses for them
- Qualify to apply for scholarships (over 235 million dollars available to students nationwide)
How can my student prepare for the PSAT/SAT?
Students preparing for these exams can boost their confidence with official, interactive practice tests from Khan Academy! In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy creates personalized lesson plans tailored to each student's strengths and areas for improvement, using proven strategies to significantly enhance test scores.

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