Alaska students in grades 3–9 take AK STAR in English Language Arts and Math. Science is tested in grades 5, 8 and 10. The spring window is March 29–April 30, 2027.
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At a glance
Alaska’s state tests
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Full nameAlaska System of Academic Readiness
Grades3–9
SubjectsELA, Math
When (2026–27)Through-year system. MAP Growth fall window August 17–September 25, 2026 and winter window November 30, 2026–January 29, 2027; the spring summative is March 29–April 30, 2027.
FormatComputer-based (NWEA); adaptive; multiple choice, tables, drop-down, text entry, drag-and-drop and hand-scored constructed response
Good to know
Only the spring test is the summative. Grade 9 ELA and Math are also AK STAR.
K–2: There is no statewide K–2 summative test. Alaska uses an early literacy screener in grades K–3 (the state calendar names mCLASS) and the Alaska Developmental Profile for kindergarten.
Testing calendar
2026–27 testing windows
—DAYS
until AK STAR (Spring summative) opens on March 29, 2027.
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
AK STAR3–9
Fall MAP Growth (optional)Winter MAP Growth (optional)Spring summative
Alaska Science Assessment5, 8, 10
Spring test
Today
AK STAR: Alaska DEED lists these dates as tentative. The fall and winter MAP Growth windows are optional.
Alaska Science Assessment: Alaska DEED lists these dates as tentative.
Dates from the state’s published 2026–27 schedule. Districts set their own days inside each window.
What’s new for 2026–27
What changed this year
New
No test changes are announced. The state's five-year calendar through 2030–31 shows the same tests each year.
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Testing information was checked against official Alaska sources on the date above. States can change tests and dates at any time — see the official links for the latest.
