Student Readiness Support Resource for Families Grade 4 - Accessing Student Tutorials and Practice Tests

Sep 15, 2026

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Student Readiness Support Resource for Families Grade 4 provides clear, step-by-step guidance for accessing a web-based Student Tutorial and using AK STAR online practice tests. The resource explains how the tutorial introduces the AK STAR testing system, what families and students can expect during practice, and how to navigate item types and accommodations such as American Sign Language and Text to Speech. It also notes that practice tests are unscored and do not save answers, with links and access methods for both secure browsing and standard internet browsers, plus answer keys and rubric support for mathematics and ELA.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time33 min

AccessFree to download

Accessing Student Tutorials

Quick Guide

Accessing Practice Tests

Practice Test Access Requirements

Quick Guide

Accommodated Items

Mathematics Grade 4 Practice Test Answer Key

Math Written Response Rubric Grade 4

ELA Grade 4 Practice Test Answer Key

Student Readiness Support Resource for Families Grade 4 Accessing Student Tutorials The Student Tutorial is a web-based video that introduces the AK STAR testing system. The tutorial will walk a student through using the online practice tests, providing basic testing instructions, where to access the provided support tools and testing tips. The tutorial is accessible to students, educators, families, and community and easily viewable on many web browsers. A username and password are not required to access the tutorial. Quick Guide 1. Use the link posted to the AK STAR Student Readiness webpage ([education.alaska.gov/assessments/akstar/student-readiness](education.alaska.gov/assessments/akstar/student-readiness)) to view the Student Tutorial. After the link is selected, the video will begin to play. 2. OR use this link to take you directly to the video: [https://vimeo.com/672021973/4d3ec642c2](https://vimeo.com/672021973/4d3ec642c2) Accessing Practice Tests The Practice Tests are for the computer-based assessment designed to provide students with a hands-on opportunity to experience the test environment. Students can navigate through a “test”, practice using test-taking tools, and try out different item types. School districts should provide students with the opportunity to use the practice tests. Students should be familiar with navigating the test environment prior to testing so they can focus on the content of the test and confidently demonstrate their knowledge of the Alaska standards. The practice tests are accessible to students, educators, parents, and community. Families are encouraged to use the practice tests and see what kinds of questions their student will be answering. Test questions are not scored, and answers are not saved. All of the resources mentioned in the steps below are also available on the AK STAR Student Readiness webpage ([education. alaska.gov/assessments/akstar/student-readiness](education. alaska.gov/assessments/akstar/student-readiness)) . • Access the Practice Tests via the NWEA State Solutions Secure Browser. Districts should download the NWEA State Solutions Secure browser to provide the best testing experience for students. Directions for this download can be found in the AK STAR System and Technology Guide. This will also help ensure student devices are prepared for testing during the operational administration. • Access the Practice Tests via internet browser. The practice tests are also available outside the secure browser by using this provided link. AK STAR Practice Tests Once on the practice test page, follow the steps below to access the appropriate practice test. Quick Guide 1. Select “Practice Tests” from the two options. 2. A menu of test options will be presented. Select the appropriate option from each drop-down button. 3. Once you have selected all the appropriate options, select “Take Test” to begin the practice test. 4. If your student uses American Sign Language (ASL) or Text to Speech functionality, you can practice these item types by selecting “Grade 3-9 Accommodated Items” in the “Grade” drop down. 5. Under the “Accommodations” drop down Select ASL or Text to Speech to view those practice items. Mathematics Grade 4 Practice Test Answer Key | Item Number | Correct Answer | Item Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | | Multiple Choice Multiple-Select | | 2 | | Numeric Entry | | 3 | | Multiple Choice Single-Select | | 4 | | Drop-Down | | 5 | | Fraction Entry | | 6 | | Multiple Choice Single-Select | | 7 | | Numeric Entry | | Item Number | | Item Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 8 | | Multiple Choice Single-Select | | 9 | | Graphing | | 10 | | Drag and Drop | | 11 | | Table | | 12 | | Multiple Choice Single-Select | | 13 | | Multiple Choice Single-Select | | 14 | | Drag and Drop | | Item Number | | Item Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 15 | | Fraction Entry | | 16 | | Multiple Choice Single-Select | | 17 | | Zone | | 18 | | Numeric Entry

FAQs

Do families need a username and password to access the Student Tutorial?

No. The Student Tutorial can be accessed without a username or password.

What is the purpose of the AK STAR Practice Tests for Grade 4 students?

The practice tests give students hands-on experience with the computer-based test environment, including navigation, test-taking tools, and different item types.

Are practice test questions scored or are answers saved?

Practice test questions are not scored, and answers are not saved.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Anda