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Smarter Balanced: Practice Tests and Test Dates

The official practice resources and 2026-27 testing dates for the Smarter Balanced ELA and Math Assessments (Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program), from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and its testing vendor.

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Official Smarter Balanced practice tests and released tests

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

Practice tests

Practice and Training Tests wapt.cambiumtds.com
Summative Smarter Balanced ELA and Math Assessments (WCAP Portal) wa.portal.cambiumast.com

Sample questions

Mathematics Online Training Test Activities ospi.k12.wa.us
Assessment Resources for Families ospi.k12.wa.us

Smarter Balanced test dates, 2026-27

Smarter Balanced ELA and math, grades 3-8 and 10 (online)March 1–June 25, 2027
Smarter Balanced ELA and math (paper/pencil, only for students whose IEP or 504 plan states paper)April 5–May 14, 2027
WCAS science, grades 5, 8 and 11 (online)April 5–June 4, 2027
WCAS science (paper/pencil, only for students whose IEP or 504 plan states paper)April 5–May 14, 2027

What to know

Grades 3-8 and 10 in English language arts and math; the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) is given in grades 5, 8 and 11.

OSPI lists statewide windows only; each district sets its own dates inside them, so families should check the district calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Smarter Balanced practice tests?

The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and its testing vendor publish them free. The main ones are: Practice and Training Tests; Summative Smarter Balanced ELA and Math Assessments (WCAP Portal); Mathematics Online Training Test Activities; Assessment Resources for Families. Links to each are on this page.

When is the Smarter Balanced in 2027?

Smarter Balanced ELA and math, grades 3-8 and 10 (online): March 1–June 25, 2027. Smarter Balanced ELA and math (paper/pencil, only for students whose IEP or 504 plan states paper): April 5–May 14, 2027. WCAS science, grades 5, 8 and 11 (online): April 5–June 4, 2027. WCAS science (paper/pencil, only for students whose IEP or 504 plan states paper): April 5–May 14, 2027. Schools pick their own days inside each window.

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) (ospi.k12.wa.us, ospi.k12.wa.us, wa.portal.cambiumast.com, ospi.k12.wa.us, ospi.k12.wa.us), read October 8, 2026. Grades 3-8 and 10 in English language arts and math; the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) is given in grades 5, 8 and 11. The Smarter Balanced is run by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.