2020 - 2021 Testing Information
Fall Testing
Primarily intended for schools unable to test during the spring of 2020, the fall testing window (August 17–September 30) will help determine a “starting point” for students beginning the 2020–21 school year. Administer all test sections; or administer only some test sections (e.g., the language arts and mathematics subtests) for a 20% discount. This discount is offered only for the fall test event. Return answer documents to the AACS office by October 15, 2020. Shipments received after this date will incur a late fee. Include the 2020 Fall Scoring Services Order Form with the answer documents.
DataManager Website Updates
New! Early School Closure Report Options
Early School Closure reports are now available in DataManager. Select the Student Roster (Early School Closure) as the Report Type. The Group Profile Report has an added Display Option of Estimated Growth Summary (Early School Closure). Designed to account for the break in instruction that occurred starting March 2020, these reports provide insight into where students may need support going forward. At least two test events are required to use these reports. The first test event should have occurred between August 2018 and March 16, 2020, and the second test event should occur after July 31, 2020. School leaders are urged to participate in the AACS fall testing event to use this new option. Additional information about this helpful new feature will soon be placed on the DataManager website.
New! CogAT Dashboard
There is a new way to access CogAT testing data. After logging in to the DataManager website, click on the “Reports” link and select “CogAT Dashboard.” The information needed to gain insights into the ability of your students is now available through one interactive display system. Traditional CogAT reports may still be printed.
DataManager (www.riversidedatamanager.com) is the online resource for streamlining the management of the school’s assessment program. Use the site to generate reports and analyze results from the Iowa Assessments™ and the Cognitive Abilities Tests™ used by AACS schools. Member schools have free access to this site if they participate in the AACS testing program.
Fall Testing 2020
Testing Window Opens – August 17, 2020
Testing Window Closes – September 20, 2020
Answer Documents Due – October 15, 2020
Spring Testing 2021
Order Materials By – November 2, 2020
Testing Window Opens – March 15, 2021
Testing Window Closes – April 23, 2021
Answer Documents Due – May 14, 2021
Questions About the AACS Testing Program?
Contact us at testing@aacs.org
Primarily intended for schools unable to test during the spring of 2020, the fall testing window (August 17–September 30) will help determine a “starting point” for students beginning the 2020–21 school year. Administer all test sections; or administer only some test sections (e.g., the language arts and mathematics subtests) for a 20% discount. This discount is offered only for the fall test event. Return answer documents to the AACS office by October 15, 2020. Shipments received after this date will incur a late fee. Include the 2020 Fall Scoring Services Order Form with the answer documents.
DataManager Website Updates
New! Early School Closure Report Options
Early School Closure reports are now available in DataManager. Select the Student Roster (Early School Closure) as the Report Type. The Group Profile Report has an added Display Option of Estimated Growth Summary (Early School Closure). Designed to account for the break in instruction that occurred starting March 2020, these reports provide insight into where students may need support going forward. At least two test events are required to use these reports. The first test event should have occurred between August 2018 and March 16, 2020, and the second test event should occur after July 31, 2020. School leaders are urged to participate in the AACS fall testing event to use this new option. Additional information about this helpful new feature will soon be placed on the DataManager website.
New! CogAT Dashboard
There is a new way to access CogAT testing data. After logging in to the DataManager website, click on the “Reports” link and select “CogAT Dashboard.” The information needed to gain insights into the ability of your students is now available through one interactive display system. Traditional CogAT reports may still be printed.
DataManager (www.riversidedatamanager.com) is the online resource for streamlining the management of the school’s assessment program. Use the site to generate reports and analyze results from the Iowa Assessments™ and the Cognitive Abilities Tests™ used by AACS schools. Member schools have free access to this site if they participate in the AACS testing program.
Fall Testing 2020
Testing Window Opens – August 17, 2020
Testing Window Closes – September 20, 2020
Answer Documents Due – October 15, 2020
Spring Testing 2021
Order Materials By – November 2, 2020
Testing Window Opens – March 15, 2021
Testing Window Closes – April 23, 2021
Answer Documents Due – May 14, 2021
Questions About the AACS Testing Program?
Contact us at testing@aacs.org
