AzMERIT (Arizona’s Measurement of Educational Readiness to Inform Teaching) is a standardized test that measures students’ knowledge in the content areas of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in Grades 3-8 and High School.
Each AzMERIT test is aligned to Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards (AZCCRS).
Here at Primavera, we want to make sure we provide all the information you may need to be prepared for this upcoming test so we’ve compiled the most important aspects of it in this post.
Some Details About The Test
- AzMERIT is available as a computer-based test or as a paper-based test. For the Spring 2015 administration of AzMERIT, schools with sufficient bandwidth and the appropriate devices to support computer-based testing were able to select computer-based testing.
- Primavera Online has selected the paper-based option to administer the AzMERIT test, because we have various testing locations statewide that do not have adequate bandwidth for computer-based testing.
Who Will Take the AzMERIT Test?
Arizona public school students in Grades 3 and above will participate in AzMERIT testing. Students enrolled in Grades 3-8 will take English Language Arts (ELA) and Math at the grade level in which they are enrolled. Students who are enrolled in high school level English Language Arts courses (Freshman English, Sophomore English, Junior English, or their equivalents) or high school level math courses (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other equivalents) will take the respective AzMERIT End-of-Course (EOC) test.
Which End-of-Course Test Will I Take?
If you were enrolled or are currently enrolled in any of the qualifying high school End-of-Course (EOC) classes, you will be taking the corresponding AzMERIT EOC test. AzMERIT EOC tests revolve around the 2nd semester of the high school EOC courses, not the 1st semester. For a breakdown of high school EOC tests and their corresponding AzMERIT EOC equivalent head to our AzMERIT page.
*The AzMERIT EOC English Language Arts tests are divided into two parts: a writing test and a reading test.
Is There an EOC Test for Grades 3-8?
No, the EOC tests are for high school courses only. Students in grades 3-8, will be taking the AzMERIT ELA and Math at the grade level they are enrolled. Visit our page for details.
AIMS Science
AIMS Science is a Standards Based Assessment that measures student proficiency of the Arizona Academic Content Standard in Science. It meets federal requirements for student assessment. It is administered in the spring to students in Grades 4, 8, and high school. Arizona public school students in Grade 3, 8 and high school will participate in AIMS Science testing. Students in 9th grade who are enrolled in a life science course at the high school level may participate in the Spring 2015 administration of AIMS HS Science.
Primavera Online will be administering AIMS Science on April 16, 2015 at various testing locations. For detailed locations, dates and frequently asked questions, visit our AzMERIT page.
Primavera mentors will be reaching out to those students who are eligible for the AzMERIT test registration by phone.
Quick Links to better understand AzMERIT:
If you have any questions regarding additional information, please visit the Arizona Department of Education, AzMERIT Portal Website.
Will we be notified of when they need to take the AZmerit tests?
Hi, Skylar, thank you for your question. You can find more information on AzMerit testing dates and locations by heading over to our AzMerit Page, or by clicking here. The guidance department is also happy to answer your questions, and can be reached at 480.456.6678 for any questions. We hope you have a great day!
Do seniors have to take this test?
Hi, Kelsey. No, Seniors do not have to take the AzMerit exam, as long as you are not enrolled in the courses listed above in the blog. To view courses requiring the end-of-course AzMerit exam, click here.
where are we going to be taking the AZmerit tests??
Hi, Arianna. Be sure to look for an email from your guidance counselor with information on testing dates and locations! For More information now, head over to our AzMerit page on the website, or contact the guidance department at 480.456.6678. Thank you for your comment!
NO one notified me or my parents about AZ merit tests. I had already registered and was not notified me is it already to take the tests.
Hi, Danielle, thank you for your comment. Your guidance counselor will be happy to help you, and can be reached at 480.456.6678.
So I’ve tried contacting everyone about this, I just got the email that I have to take it and have no idea where I have to go. Please help!
Hi, Annamarie. Testing locations can be found on the PSP home page. The guidance department will be happy to answer your questions, and can be reached at 480.456.6678 for any questions.
why do we have to take this test even if we passed aims?
So if we don’t get a notification that we have to take it then we don’t have too???
Hi, Estefana. For more information on who is required to take the tests, head over to our AzMerit page for details)—need to take the end-of-course AzMerit tests. You can always contact your guidance counselor at 480.456.6678 to make sure you do not need to take the test. We hope you have a great day!
Do juniors have to take this??? I passed all my aims test and im a junior but for some reason they contacted me and im not sure if it was by mistake!
Hi, Madison! Thank you for your question. All students enrolled in a corresponding course—Freshmen English, Sophomore English, Junior English and high school math (see our AzMerit page for details)—need to take the end-of-course AzMerit tests. You can always contact your guidance counselor for more information at 480.456.6678.
So if we are sophomores and are enrolled in a science course we do not have to part take in this testing?
You are correct, Breanna! Ninth grade students, or freshmen, take the AIMS Science test. Thank you for your question and have a great day!
Much like the other students, I wasn’t notified about this and I tried to enroll but it wouldn’t show any locations, dates, or times. I never recieved any email from my councelor. Did I miss the test?
Hi, Lelani, thank you for your question. If you are enrolled in one of the courses listed in the blog above, you should have taken the AzMerit exam. To see a list of courses requiring the end-of-course AzMerit exam, click here. The guidance department is also happy to help answer your questions, and are available at 480.456.6678. We hope you have a great day!
So I have been without internet for 2 weeks. I just barely got on. I have received nothing about the testing and I can’t get a hold of anyone. I don’t know if I am supposed to take the test or anything, I an just getting a little bit worried.
Hi, Mickayla! If you are not enrolled in any of the above courses listed in the blog, you did not need to take the end-of-course AzMerit test. You can always call the guidance department to call and make sure. They are happy to help, and can be reached at 480.456.6678. Thank you for your question; we hope you have a great day!
I have taken english 9b but nothing about testing has showed up yet. Should I wait a little longer?
Hi, Emily. Registration for AzMerit recently opened, and you should be able to find more information within the PSP. If you have any other questions, reach out to your guidance counselor. Thank you for your question. 🙂
im a senior but have an english 11 class do i still have to register?
Hi, Daniel. Yes, if you are enrolled in one of the courses listed in the AzMerit page, you will need to take the test. You can find out more information on how to register by logging into your Parent Student Portal (PSP). Have a great day! 🙂