All Keystone Exams will be administered online this year. Students are encouraged to practice with
the “online tools training” by going to https://wbte.drcedirect.com/PA/portals/pa using a Google
Chrome browser.
Winter Keystone Exams (December 2025)
For High School Retesters only.
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Keystone Algebra, Modules 1 & 2 – December 9, 2025
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Keystone Biology, Modules 1 & 2 – December 10, 2025
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Keystone Literature, Modules 1 & 2 – December 11, 2025
Spring Keystone Exams (2026) - Middle School Algebra Exam
All MS students currently enrolled in Algebra I must take this test.
- Keystone Algebra, Module 1 – May 20, 2026, morning
- Keystone Algebra, Module 2 – May 21, 2026, morning
Spring Keystone Exams (2026) - High School Keystone Exams
Keystone Literature
For HS students currently enrolled in English 10 or Pre-AP English 10.
There will be a 2-hour delay schedule on Literature test days.
- May 12, 2026 (Module 1)
- May 13, 2026 (Module 2)
Keystone Biology
For HS students currently enrolled in Applied Biology, Biology, or Biology Honors or who need to
retest.
There will be a 2-hour delay schedule on Biology test days.
- May 14, 2026 (Module 1)
- May 25, 2026 (Module 2)
Keystone Algebra
For HS students currently enrolled in Algebra I or who need to retest.
There is no 2-hour delay schedule on Algebra I test days.
- May 18, 2026 (Module 1)
- May 20, 2026 (Module 2)
Important Testing Information for Parents
- Parent FAQ
- Parent Letter about Electronic Devices
- PA Calculator Policy
- Code of Conduct for Test Takers
- Parent FAQ (Spanish version)
- Parent Letter about Electronic Devices (Spanish version)
- PA Calculator Policy (Spanish version)
- Code of Conduct for Test Takers (Spanish version)
Keystone Preparation Resources for Students and Parents
(Includes test design information and Item & Scoring Samplers)
- Keystone Algebra Item & Scoring Sampler
- Keystone Literature Item & Scoring Sampler
- Keystone Biology Item & Scoring Sampler
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