AASA Grade 3 ELA Oral Reading Fluency Update
September 25, 2024
On September 23, 2024, the Arizona State Board of Education approved the operational use of the AASA Grade 3 ELA Oral Reading Fluency test items on the AASA Grade 3 ELA assessment. Beginning with the Spring 2025 AASA test administration, the Grade 3 ELA Oral Reading Fluency test unit will be an operational test unit and will be included in each Grade 3 student's ELA score and in the Move on When Reading (MOWR) indicator.

For Grade 3, the ELA score will include one Writing test unit, one Oral Reading Fluency test unit, and two Reading test units. Students must receive a valid score on each ELA test unit to receive an ELA score. To receive a valid score, students must respond to at least one item in each test unit. AASA reports will be updated in Spring 2025 to include information about the Oral Reading Fluency test unit.
Update to Test Window

For the Spring 2025 AASA test administration, the Grade 3 ELA Oral Reading Fluency test window has been updated to align with the Writing test window in computer-based testing schools. The Assessments Overview and Detailed Testing Calendar have been updated to reflect this change.

Computer-based testing schools must complete the Oral Reading Fluency test administration by April 11, 2025. Paper-based testing schools must complete the Oral Reading Fluency test administration by April 9, 2025.
Webinar - Save the Date

A Friday Focus Webinar will be held on October 25, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00pm, to answer any questions you may have about this update to the Grade 3 ELA Oral Reading Fluency test unit. A registration link to attend the live webinar will be sent to District Test Coordinators soon. The webinar will be recorded and posted on our website following the live event. A complete 2024-2025 Friday Focus Webinar schedule will be available soon with registration links to attend the 2024-2025 Friday Focus Webinars.
Accessibility

Grade 3 students approved to take the Braille or American Sign Language (ASL) test form of the AASA will not be administered the Oral Reading Fluency test unit. Please see the AASA Grade 3 ELA Statewide Assessment Accessibility: Oral Reading Fluency Items for additional information.
AASA Sample Test and Student Readiness Tool

All Grade 3 students should be provided ample opportunities to practice with the AASA Sample Tests, including the Grade 3 ELA Oral Reading Fluency Sample Test, and the new Student Readiness Tool prior to the Spring AASA test administration. 

To access the AASA Sample Tests and Student Readiness Tool, go to the TestNav Sign In screen (https://home.testnav.com/), select Arizona, then select Mic Check & Sample Tests. A username and password are not required.
For questions about AASA, please contact us at AASA@azed.gov.