Wisconsin

Forward Exam: Practice Tests and Test Dates

The official practice resources and 2026-27 testing dates for the Wisconsin Forward Exam, from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and its testing vendor.

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Official Forward Exam practice tests and released tests

Free, from the state or its testing vendor. Each link opens the official site.

Practice tests

Forward Exam Practice Test (online) portal.te.drcedirect.com
Quick Guide to the Forward Exam Practice Test dpi.wi.gov
Practice Test PDF - ELA Grade 3 dpi.wi.gov
Practice Test PDF - Mathematics Grade 3 dpi.wi.gov
Practice Test PDF - Mathematics Grade 5 dpi.wi.gov
Practice Test PDF - Science Grade 4 dpi.wi.gov
Practice Test PDF - Social Studies Grade 4 dpi.wi.gov

Scoring guides

Short Write Task Rubric - Grade 3 dpi.wi.gov

Forward Exam test dates, 2026-27

Forward Exam (all grades and subjects)March 15–April 23, 2027

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Forward Exam practice tests?

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and its testing vendor publish them free. The main ones are: Forward Exam Practice Test (online); Quick Guide to the Forward Exam Practice Test; Practice Test PDF - ELA Grade 3; Practice Test PDF - Mathematics Grade 3. Links to each are on this page.

When is the Forward Exam in 2027?

Forward Exam (all grades and subjects): March 15–April 23, 2027. Schools pick their own days inside each window.

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (dpi.wi.gov, dpi.wi.gov, dpi.wi.gov, dpi.wi.gov), read October 8, 2026. Grades 3-8 in English language arts and math; science in grades 4 and 8; social studies in grades 4, 8 and 10. The Forward Exam is run by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.