WASL Testing Times and Schedules

2007-08
Illustrative WASL Schedules
Elementary School

Grade 3

Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Reading—Session One	50-70 minutes
Reading—Session Two	50-70 minutes
Math—Session One (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Two (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Three (without tools)	80-90 minutes

Grade 4

Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Reading—Session One	50-70 minutes
Reading—Session Two	50-70 minutes
Math—Session One (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Two (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Three (without tools)	80-90 minutes
Writing—Session One	120 minutes
Writing—Session Two	120 minutes

Grade 5

Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Reading—Session One	50-70 minutes
Reading—Session Two	50-70 minutes
Math—Session One (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Two (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Three (without tools)	80-90 minutes
Science—Session One	80-90 minutes
Science—Session Two	80-90 minutes
Science—Session Three	80-90 minutes

* Allow approximately 25 minutes of additional time for administrative details associated with giving the test.

Considerations for creating your testing schedule:

•	The tests are to be administered between April 14 and May 2, 2008.
•	Administration days may be consecutive or spaced.
•	All students within a grade level at a school must take the same test on the same day.
•	Two testing sessions must not occur on the same day (except when necessary for make-up testing).
•	The two sessions of Writing should not be given on consecutive days.
•	Times given are estimates of the amount of time it may take your students to finish each section of the test. There is no time limit on any test as long as each test is completed on the same day it was begun.
•	During each testing session, students may need to take a rest break. Students should remain in the room during the break, but may be permitted to leave the room if supervised. Breaks should last no longer than 10-15 minutes and should not extend over lunch or recess.
•	For Writing only, students may complete the transcription and final editing of their writing tasks after a supervised lunch break. Students should not miss their scheduled lunch.
•	These approximate times are for testing only; therefore, allow more time (approximately 25 minutes) to pass out materials, read directions, answer questions, collect materials and perform any other similar activities.

2007-08
Illustrative WASL Schedules
Middle School

Grade 6

Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Reading—Session One	50-90 minutes
Reading—Session Two	50-90 minutes
Math—Session One (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Two (without tools)	80-90 minutes

Grade 7

Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Reading—Session One	50-90 minutes
Reading—Session Two	50-90 minutes
Math—Session One (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Two (without tools)	80-90 minutes
Writing—Session One	120 minutes
Writing—Session Two	120 minutes

Grade 8

Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Reading—Session One	50-90 minutes
Reading—Session Two	50-90 minutes
Math—Session One (with tools)	80-90 minutes
Math—Session Two (without tools)	80-90 minutes
Science—Session One	80-90 minutes
Science—Session Two	80-90 minutes

* Allow approximately 25 minutes of additional time for administrative details associated with giving the test.

Considerations for the testing schedule:

•	The tests are to be administered between April 14 and May 2, 2008.
•	Administration days may be consecutive or spaced.
•	All students within a grade level at a school must take the same test on the same day.
•	Two testing sessions must not occur on the same day (except when necessary for make-up testing).
•	The two sessions of Writing should not be given on consecutive days.
•	Times given are estimates of the amount of time it may take your students to finish each section of the test. There is no time limit on any test as long as each test is completed on the same day it was begun.
•	During each testing session, students may need to take a rest break. Students should remain in the room during the break, but may be permitted to leave the room if supervised. Breaks should last no longer than 10-15 minutes and should not extend over lunch or recess.
•	These approximate times are for testing only; therefore, allow more time (approximately 25 minutes) to pass out materials, read directions, answer questions, collect materials and perform any other similar activities.

2007-08
Mandatory WASL Schedule
High School

March 2008 Administration

Date	Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Monday, March 10, 2008	Reading—Session One	50-90 minutes
Tuesday, March 11, 2008	Reading—Session Two	50-90 minutes
Wednesday, March 12, 2008	Writing—Session One	120 minutes
Thursday, March 13, 2008	Writing—Session Two	120 minutes

WAAS-DAW Testing

Date	Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Monday, March 10, 2008	Reading—Session One	Refer to grade appropriate DFA
Tuesday, March 11, 2008	Reading—Session Two	Refer to grade appropriate DFA
Wednesday, March 12, 2008	Writing—Session One	Refer to grade appropriate DFA
Thursday, March 13, 2008	Writing—Session Two	Refer to grade appropriate DFA
Monday, March 17, 2008	Math—Session One**	80-90 minutes
Tuesday, March 18, 2008	Math—Session Two**	80-90 minutes
Wednesday, March 19, 2008	Math—Session Three**	80-90 minutes

** Refer to grade appropriate DFA for details pertaining to use of tools

April 2008 Administration

Date	Session	Estimated Student Working Time*
Tuesday, April 15, 2008	Math—Session One (with tools)	90-120 minutes
Wednesday, April 16, 2008	Math—Session Two (without tools)	90-120 minutes
Thursday, April 17, 2008	Science—Session One	80-90 minutes
Friday, April 18, 2008	Science—Session Two	80-90 minutes

August 2008 Administration

Date	Session
Monday, August 11, 2008	Reading—Session One, 8:30 a.m. Reading—Session Two, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008	Math—Session One (with tools), 8:30 a.m. Math—Session Two (without tools), 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008	Writing—Session One, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 14, 2008	Writing—Session Two, 8:30 a.m.

* Allow approximately 25 minutes of additional time for administrative details associated with giving the test.