Testing in Grade 4

Grade 4 student tests

In Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), grade 4 tests focus on content knowledge and skills. Required tests for fourth graders are listed in the table below, organized alphabetically by test name. 

Grade 4 Required Tests
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Results Distribution
Horizon Divisionwide Formative Assessments Division Reading, Mathematics To measure knowledge of grade level content standards prior to SOL tests Approx. 1 hour per subject Nov. 25 to Dec. 20 Available through student Horizon account and incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians
iReady Universal Screener Assessment Division Reading, Mathematics To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure progress of students identified for support Approx. 1 hour per subject

Sept. 9 to Oct. 11

Dec. 16 to Feb. 28

April 14 to June 11

 Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians
Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests State Reading, Mathematics, Virginia Studies To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability Approx. 2 hours per subject

May 4 to June 5

 Distributed to parents/guardians by the following August
WIDA ACCESS for ELLS

State

ONLY for English learners

 Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total Jan. 21 to Mar. 12 Distributed to parents/ guardians by the following August

* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates. 

** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.

See other grade level tests

Link to grade level tests.

Find out more about student assessments

Link to student assessment.