North Dakota students in grades 3–8 and 10 take the ND A+ Summative in reading, writing and math. Science is tested in grades 4, 8 and 10. The spring window runs March 15–May 7, 2027, and districts also give interim tests during the year.
High school: In grade 11, students take the ACT with writing or three ACT WorkKeys assessments.
K–2: North Dakota has no statewide K–2 summative test; state law requires at least two interim assessments a year in math and reading, and districts may use the free ND A+ interims or an approved vendor.
Testing calendar
2026–27 testing windows
—DAYS
until ND A+ Reading and Math (Spring summative) opens on March 15, 2027.
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
ND A+ Reading and Math3–8 and 10
Fall interimWinter interimSpring summativeSpring interim
ND A+ Writing3–8 and 10
Spring summative
ND A+ Science4, 8 and 10
Spring summative
North Dakota Civics TestHigh school
No statewide window: given at the student's school, at any time after enrolling in grade 7, and may be repeated as often as needed.
Today
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
North Dakota's Social Studies standards are under revision, with completion expected in late fall 2026; there is no state social studies test.
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Testing information was checked against official North Dakota sources on the date above. States can change tests and dates at any time — see the official links for the latest.
