Assessments

April 16 - MCA Reading Test (6th, 7th, 8th Graders)

April 23 - MCA Math Test (6th, 7th, 8th Graders)

April 30, May 1 - Science Test (8th Grade Only)

MCA item sampler

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)

The MCA is a state developed test that assesses reading and math for all grades and writing for some grade levels. This test is used to measure individual student achievement and test items reflect the depth and breadth of instruction required by the Minnesota Department of Education. The MCA include both multiple-choice and open ended items requiring students to write expanded answers. To ensure validity and reliability of test results, the test vendor provides all scoring, including scoring of reading and mathematics open ended items, of the writing test. This test was developed with the assistance of teachers across Minnesota, teaching at or near requisite grade-level as well
as with the help of national experts. There is no passing score requirement.

2024 MCA Announcement - English

2024 MCA Announcement - Spanish

Reading and Math MAP tests will be administered during MN studies (Reading test) and Science (Math test) classes respectively. The school schedule will not be affected.

Spring MAP Testing Schedule

Reading MAP

5/21-23 Testing will occur in Thurmer English groups

5/24 Make-up day for students not having completed test in English classes

Math MAP

5/28-30 Testing will occur in grades 6-8 math classes

5/31 Make-up day for students not having completed test in math classes

MAP Testing

More than 1,200 school districts and educational partners use Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) to help all students learn. The assessment itself is unique in that it adapts to the student's ability, accurately measuring what a child knows and needs to learn. In addition, MAP will measure academic growth over time, independent of grade level or age. Most importantly, the results educators receive have practical application to teaching and learning. MAP test results provide educators with timely access to information they can use for
instructional planning and school improvement.

TBD. More information coming soon.

February 13: National Assessment of Educational Programs (NAEP);  50 randomly selected grade 8 students to be administered in Lecture Room by NAEP staff.

February 20-March 15:  EL ACCESS Testing; grades 6, 7, 8 EL Students

ACCESS PracTice Test

English Language Proficiency Accountability Assessments

The ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs are the assessments developed by the WIDA consortium and administered to English learners in order to measure progress toward meeting Minnesota’s standards for English language development, developed by the WIDA consortium. Most English learners will take the ACCESS for ELLs, but English learners who received special education services and meet the participation guidelines may take the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs. A link to the WIDA website is provided under related resources on the right side of the page.

February 13: Algebra Prognosis; grade 6 students; during grade 6 math classes.