AK STAR Math Practice
Alaska System of Academic Readiness. AK STAR uses Alaska's state-specific standards. Briveli's curriculum is Common Core aligned, which covers the underlying math content tested.
Spring (late March through April)
Computer-based
No calculators in grades 3-5. Grades 6-8 have a calculator-allowed segment using the embedded online calculator; a four-function tool appears in grade 6 and a scientific calculator in grades 7-8.
Four performance levels: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, Advanced
About the AK STAR
Alaska replaced PEAKS with the AK STAR (Alaska System of Academic Readiness) in 2022 as a shorter, two-part assessment built around the Alaska English/Language Arts and Mathematics Standards rather than the Common Core. The math test is delivered online by NWEA and pairs a fixed-form summative module with the MAP Growth interim, giving districts both an accountability score and growth data from the same vendor in a single window. Schools receive a state proficiency designation plus MAP Growth RIT scores, which districts use for instructional planning across the school year.
AK STAR mathematics is administered to students in grades 3 through 9 each spring, typically across a four-week window in late March and April. The test is computer-delivered in fixed form (not adaptive on the summative side), runs roughly 60 to 90 minutes, and is scored on Alaska's four-tier scale: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, and Advanced. Results are returned to families in a parent report that pairs the proficiency level with the MAP Growth percentile, so families see how their child compares to Alaska peers and to the national NWEA norming sample.
Official source: https://education.alaska.gov/assessments/akstar
Practice by Grade
AK STAR FAQ
Is AK STAR the same as the Common Core test?+
No. AK STAR is built on the Alaska Mathematics Standards, which Alaska adopted in place of the Common Core in 2012. The standards overlap heavily with CCSS-M but use Alaska-specific organization, and the test is not part of the Smarter Balanced or PARCC consortia.
Does AK STAR include MAP Growth?+
Yes. AK STAR is delivered by NWEA and bundles the spring MAP Growth interim with the summative module, so families typically see both a proficiency level and a RIT score on the parent report.
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