Forward Exam Resources

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Accessibility Resources

Checklists

Data and Reporting

DRC INSIGHT Portal Forms and Sample Files

Forward Exam Question Types

Information for Families

Technical Documentation

Wisconsin Academic Standards

Required Resources by Role

Remote Administration Resources

Accessibility Resources

Accessibility Resources

Accessibility Training

Checklists

Prior to Testing Checklist

Forward Proctor Guidelines

Data and Reporting

Forward test data and reporting resources are available on the Forward Exam Data and Results webpage.

DRC INSIGHT Portal Forms and Sample Files

Accommodations Import Sample File

Accommodation Import File Layout

Forward Exam Question Types

Forward Exam Practice Test

Question Types on the Forward Exam

Writing Rich Classrooms: Unit Plans

Short Write Task Information and FAQs

Short Write Task Rubrics

Information for Families

Forward Exam Information for Families Brochure (2026-27)

Template "Notification of Upcoming Assessment" Letter for Families

Additional Resources for Families

Manuals/Guides

DRC INSIGHT Portal Guide

DRC INSIGHT Portal Operational Dashboard Instructions

Test Administration Manual

Spanish Translation of Test Administration Script

Test Security Manual

Room Signs

"No Electronics in the Test Environment" Sign

"Testing - Do Not Disturb" Sign

Student Preparation

Forward Exam Practice Test

Student Tutorials - If you are still seeing the old Tutorials, clear your cookies/cache.

Technology

System Requirements

Technology Resources

Upcoming Technology Coordinator Trainings

Technology Coordinator Training Videos

Test Times

2026 Test Times

Sample Scedules

Extended Testing Hours Request

Trainings

Accessibility Training

Administrator Tutorials

DAC/SAC Trainings

District Technology Coordinator Training

Test Administrator Training

Test Security Training

Test Development

Artificial Intelligence Scoring Overview

Blueprints

Educator Involvement Opportunities

Forward Exam Development Process

Test Designs

Wisconsin Academic Standards

Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts

Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics

Wisconsin Standards for Science

Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies

Perfomance Level Descriptors

Technical Documentation

The technical documentation in this section is designed to provide an overview of the steps taken to develop and validate the Wisconsin Forward Exam. The Standard Setting Report provide an overview of the steps taken to establish the cut scores for the examination. Standard setting studies are typically only done when a major revision or restructuring of the examination is completed. The technical manual provides an analysis of the entire examination program and the work that was completed during the previous year. Technical manuals are written on a yearly basis and incorporate the test development decisions that have been implemented over the course of the year.

Wisconsin Forward Exam 2026 Technical Report (coming November 2026)

Wisconsin Forward Exam Third-Party Independent Alignment Study 2025

Wisconsin Forward Exam 2025 Technical Report

Wisconsin Forward Exam 2024 ELA and Mathematics Standard Setting Technical Report

Wisconsin Forward Exam 2024 Technical Report