ASPIRE

  • Multiple question types: constructed response, selected response & technology enhanced.
  • Linked to ACT College Readiness Benchmarks and aligned with Common Core Standards.
  • Online; Chromebooks
  • Administered to grade 9 & 10 in the spring.
  • Tests in English, math, reading, science and direct writing.
  • Writing- 9th grade- reflective narrative; 10th grade- literary analysis
  • Test times:  (total- 4 hours, 45 minutes)
    English- 45 minutes
    Writing- 40 minutes
    Reading- 65 minutes
    Math- 75 minutes
    Science- 60 minutes.

Directions for students taking the ASPIRE test

  • When instructed to do so, use log in sheet (provided by teacher) to enter your log in and password
  • Listen carefully as all instructions are read
  • Do all scratch work directly on the log in sheet.
  • Do not hit "submit" button until you have attempted every question and are sure you are finished. You can not re-enter the test once you have hit submit.

Directions for teachers proctoring test

  • Monitor tests on Chrome
  • Enter log in and password at ACT/ASPIRE.  Click here
  • Record all irregularities
  • Collect all student log in sheets; return them to testing coordinator
  • Customer Support (Pearson/ASPIRE)- 888-802-7502 (option 7)
          Room Supervisor's Manual

ASPIRE Testing Calendar


2020 SPRING- Testing Schedule
Window- April 6- May 6

9th Grade- To be announced
10th Grade- To be announced

ASPIRE Practice

     Practice tests, called "Exemplars," let students experience online questions like those found on the ASPIRE test.