Your student’s participation in Kansas’ statewide assessments helps to ensure that all learners have access to a high-quality education. Statewide testing provides valuable information that helps improve instruction, allocate resources, and support student success.
For more information, please visit the links below:
Testing sites will be secured by OpenEd; your family will be contacted to choose a date and a location from designated sites.
Take a look at the table below for an overview of Kansas’ assessments and which grades they affect.
Assessment name | Which grades are eligible to take this assessment? | What is this assessment? | When is this assessment administered? | Virtual or in-person? |
K-8 | All districts in Kansas screen K-8 students three times a year with an approved tool that identifies students at risk for reading difficulties.
For OpenEd students, that tool is FastBridge. | Three times a year | Virtual | |
KAP ELA/Math | Grades 3-8 | The Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) is a set of untimed, computerized tests in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. The test content fully aligns to the Kansas Content Standards. | Apr. 27-May 8 | Virtual |
KAP Science | Grades 5 and 8 | The Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) is a set of untimed, computerized tests in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. The test content fully aligns to the Kansas Content Standards. | Apr. 1-May 8 | Virtual |
KAP Social Studies | Grades 4 and 7 | The Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) is a set of untimed, computerized tests in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. The test content fully aligns to the Kansas Content Standards. | Apr. 1-May 29 | Virtual |