Assessments

MCA

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)

Preparing to take the MCAs

Preparing to take the MCAs

Families are encouraged to help your student prepare for testing by helping them do the following:

having a good night of sleep and eating breakfast at home or school
making sure the school-issued iPad is fully charged and brought to school
bringing wired earbuds or headphones (wireless/bluetooth earbuds/headphones are not allowed)
bringing a water bottle
having a positive mindset about testing
setting a goal to complete all of the questions of the test, to try to improve from the previous time, etc.
reminding them that their teachers will have to store their cell phones while they are taking a test or the phone should remain home

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

MAP TEST

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.

Fall MAP Testing Schedule

Reading MAP

9/19-21 Testing will occur in grades 6-8 English classes

9/22 Make-up day for students not having completed test in English classes

Math MAP

9/25-27 Testing will occur in grade 6 science classes

9/26-28 Testing will occur in grades 7-8 math classes

9/29 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.

MN Survey

NAEP

ACCESS

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.

Algebra Prognosis

General Testing Information

BHMS Testing Schedule 23-24

Black Hawk Middle School Assessments Contacts

Jeff Smith, Assistant Administrator
jeff.smith@district196.org

Alyssa Pask, Testing Coordinator
alyssa.pask @district196.org

Amanda Schendel, Testing Coordinator
amanda.schendel@district196.org

Testing Calendar

April 2024

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Sun, Mar 31

Mon, Apr 1

Tue, Apr 2

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Fri, Apr 5

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Thu, Apr 25

Fri, Apr 26

Sat, Apr 27

Sun, Apr 28

Mon, Apr 29

Tue, Apr 30

Wed, May 1

Thu, May 2

Fri, May 3

Sat, May 4

Testing will be completed during the windows indicated on the calendar and may not indicate specific dates BHMS students are testing.

Dates may be changing prior to the start of testing.

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April

Apr 19 2024

MCA Reading Make-Up

all day