Progress Learning Wisconsin

Standards-Aligned Practice for the Wisconsin Forward Exam

Progress Learning offers a comprehensive online resource for High School students, fully aligned with the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Help support students as they prepare for the Wisconsin Forward Exam, with tools designed to support High School educators throughout their teaching process.

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Aligned to Wisconsin Academic Standards on All 4 Core Subjects

Take a look at a sample question used in Forward exam prep for Algebra I

M.F.IF.C.7a Graph Linear & Quadratic Functions
Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.

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K-12 Plus Everything You Need to Prepare for the ACT®

With the ACT® being required for Wisconsin high school students, Progress Learning helps them prepare through benchmark assessments modeled after the ACT®, in-depth data analysis to pinpoint areas for growth, and curriculum designed with the test in mind.

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What Is Progress Learning?

About Wisconsin Testing

The Wisconsin Forward Exam is the standardized test administered as part of the Wisconsin Academic Standards. High School students are administered the Social Studies portion of the exam in Grade 10, while Junior High students are administered the Math and English Language Arts portions of the exam in grade 7-8, the Social Studies portion in grade 8, and the Science exam in grade 8.

The Wisconsin Forward Exam is generally administered each spring. It’s designed to provide an ongoing measurement of students’ progress in each assessed area, and provide a foundation for future learning support.

High School students are administered the Social Studies portion of the exam in Grade 10, while Junior High students are administered the Math and English Language Arts portions of the exam in grade 7-8, the Social Studies portion in grade 8, and the Science exam in grade 8.

How Do You Prepare for the Wisconsin Forward Exam?

Interactive Practice Questions

Help students get familiar with the specific format and types of questions they’ll find on the exam with practice questions that interactively respond to student input. Progress Learning can help by providing standards aligned practice to help students prepare for testing.

Skills-Based Learning Modules

Focus on standards-aligned skills within the Wisconsin Academic Standards, tailored to each High School or Junior High grade level

Official Practice Tests

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction offers a free practice test for each content area and grade level, in the exact format of the real test.

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Up-to-Date Learning

The Wisconsin Academic Standards are updated on an annual basis, so using the most current curriculum is essential. At Progress Learning, we update our standards-aligned content with each change to state standards. That means your lessons are always aligned with today’s requirements.

How Is Progress Learning Aligned to Wisconsin Standards?

Math
English
Science
Social Studies

English

ACT English

ACT Reading

ACT WorkKeys/WIN: Graphic Literacy

ACT WorkKeys/WIN: Workplace Documents

AP English Language & Composition

AP Literature and Composition

English I

(WAS)

English II

(WAS)

English III

(WAS)

English IV

(WAS)

GED Reasoning through Language Arts

Hamlet

Prince of Denmark

High School Writing

Julius Caesar

Macbeth

NAEP Grade 12 Reading

Romeo and Juliet

SAT Reading & Writing

Math

ACT Math

ACT WorkKeys/WIN: Applied Mathematics

Algebra I

(WAS)

Algebra II

(WAS)

AP Calculus AB

AP Statistics

ASVAB

GED Mathematical Reasoning

Geometry

(WAS)

Integrated Math I

(WAS)

Integrated Math II

(WAS)

Integrated Math III

(WAS)

NAEP Grade 12 Mathematics

Pre-Calculus

(WAS)

SAT Math

AP Precalculus

Science

ACT Science

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

GED Science

Health

High School Earth and Space Science

(WSS)

High School Life Science

(WSS)

High School Physical Science

(WSS)

Social Studies

AP Human Geography

AP Macroeconomics

AP Psychology

AP U.S. Government & Politics

AP United States History

AP World History Modern

Behavioral Sciences

(WAS)

Citizenship Test

Economics

(WAS)

GED Social Studies

Introduction to African American History

Political Science

(WAS)

Social Studies Forward

United States History

(WAS)

World History

(WAS)

What Are Customers Saying About Progress Learning?

Educator from Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA)

"I love the easy-to-read, easy-to-use data reports in Progress Learning."

Educator from Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA)
Corey Phillips, Educator in Georgia

“The most honest thing I can say about Progress Learning is that it has impacted my classroom more than any other program or website I’ve used in my 6 years of teaching.”

Corey Phillips, Educator in Georgia

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