Kentucky students take the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in the spring. Most students test online, in the last 14 instructional days of the school year. Spring 2027 testing runs April 12 – June 4, 2027.
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2026–27KentuckyKSA3rd Grade MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun Teaching
2026–27KentuckyKSA3rd Grade ReadingPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun Teaching
2026–27KentuckyKSA4th Grade MathPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun Teaching
2026–27KentuckyKSA4th Grade ReadingPractice Test WorkbookHave Fun Teaching
2026–27KentuckyKSA4th Grade SciencePractice Test WorkbookHave Fun Teaching
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At a glance
Kentucky’s state tests
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Full nameKentucky Summative Assessment (KSA)
Grades3–8
SubjectsReading, Math
When (2026–27)Spring 2027 testing window is April 12 – June 4, 2027; each school tests in its last 14 instructional days.
FormatOnline (Pearson TestNav; a small share on paper); multiple choice, multiple select, technology-enhanced, short answer and extended response; math Part A is non-calculator
Good to know
The grade 3–8 ELA test is called KSA Reading, and new Reading standards take effect in 2026–27.
High school: Kentucky gives a state-administered college admissions exam in grade 11 (KRS 158.6453); the KDE page does not yet name the vendor or dates.
K–2: There is no K–2 state test; K SCREEN is a kindergarten-entry readiness screener, and districts choose K–3 reading and numeracy screeners from approved lists.
Testing calendar
2026–27 testing windows
—DAYS
until KSA Reading and Mathematics (Spring test) opens on April 12, 2027.
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
KSA Reading and Mathematics3–8
Spring test
KSA Science4, 7 (and 11)
Spring test
KSA Social Studies5, 8 (and 11)
Spring test
KSA high school tests10–11
Spring test
Today
KSA Reading and Mathematics: Each school tests within its last 14 instructional days.
KSA Science: Each school tests within its last 14 instructional days.
KSA Social Studies: Each school tests within its last 14 instructional days.
KSA high school tests: Each school tests within its last 14 instructional days.
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
For 2026–27, the on-demand writing and editing & mechanics tests are removed (HB 257, 2026 session).
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No. Our workbooks are independent practice resources with original questions. They're aligned to each state's published test design, but they are not official test materials and aren't affiliated with any state or test publisher.
How do I know a workbook matches this year's test?
Each state page shows the date we last checked the state's official sources. We re-check every state each summer and update the workbooks whose test changed.
Can I use a workbook with my whole class?
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What’s the difference between the editions?
The Printable PDF prints for your class. The Interactive Workbook is the same workbook online — self-checking, with read-aloud, on interactive whiteboards, touch panels, Chromebooks and tablets. The Bundle gives you both. The School License covers both for one school. Paperbacks are sold on Amazon once each one is available. Members get the Printable PDF and the Interactive Workbook of every workbook.
Have Fun Teaching test prep workbooks are independent, supplemental practice resources. KSA is named only to identify the test these workbooks prepare students for; test names belong to their owners. Have Fun Teaching, LLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Kentucky Department of Education or any test publisher. Not an official test. No score or result is guaranteed.
Testing information was checked against official Kentucky sources on the date above. States can change tests and dates at any time — see the official links for the latest.
