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


2017 SPRING- Testing Schedule
Window- April 24 - May 26

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.
     Click the link below and follow the directions for "Early High School."