1 | 2023-2024 District Testing Calendar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | September 2023 | October 2023 | November 2023 | December 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |||||||
5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |||||||
7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||||||
8 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | |||||||
9 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |||||||||||||
10 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | January 2024 | February 2024 | March 2024 | April 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |||||||
14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | |||||||
16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |||||||
17 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | |||||||
18 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
19 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | May 2024 | Benchmark Testing Window, K-8 (Fast Bridge Testing) | MCA & MTAS Testing, Grades 3-8, 10, 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ACCESS & Alternate ACCESS Window oepns, K-12 | MCA/MTAS Window Closes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | ACCESS & Alternate Access testing, K-12 | PSAT, 11th grade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ACCESS & Alternate ACCESS Window closes, K-12 | ACT for 11th graders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | MCA/MTAS Testing Window Opens | NAEP | for 8th graders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | MCA details updated; others will follow with fall guidance from MDE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | MCA/MTAS Details | ACCESS Testing Details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | March | 14-18 | MTAS Testing | Feburary 1 - Kindergarden Testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | April | 11 | Grade 10 Reading MCA | February 3 - Grades 1-2 Listening, Grade 2 Reading | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | April | 16-18 | Grades 7-8 Reading MCA | February 8 - Grades 3-4, 9-12 Reading, Grades 9-12 Writing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | April | 16-18 | Grades 5-6 Reading MCA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | April | 15-19 | Grades 3-4 Reading MCA | February 11 - Grade 4 Listening, Grades 1, 9-12 Speaking, Grades 9, 5, 6 Reading | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | April | 22-26 | Grades 7-8 Math MCA | February 12 - Grades 9, 5, 6 Listening, Grades 4, 9-12 Writing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | April | 22-26 | Grades 5-6 Math MCA | February 16 - Grade 4 Speaking, Grades 9, 6 Writing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | April | 22-26 | Grades 3-4 Grades MCA | 3-4 Math MCA | MCA | February 19 - Grade 2 Writing, Grade 5 Speaking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | April | 22-26 | Grade 11 Math MCA | February 23 - Grades 2, 9, 6 Speaking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | May | 6-10 | Grade 8 Science MCA | February 25 - Grade 5 Writing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | May | 6-10 | Grade 10 Science MCA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | May | 6-10 | Grade 5 Science MCA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | NAEP March 7th 8th grade English and Math | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Grades | Dates | Purpose | Estimated Testing Time | Timeline for Disseminating Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Benchmark Testing (FAST Bridge) Reading & Math | K-10 | September, October, January, May | To give teachers, parents, and schools a baseline score at the beginning of the year, and then show growth over the rest of the school year by assessing again in January and May at year-end. When students do not show growth, then teachers and schools problem-solve and action plan how they will respond. | Reading: 25 minutes Math: 25 minutes | Fall/Spring Conferences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | MCA/MTAS Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments | Reading 3-8, 10 Math 3-8, 11 Science 5, 8, 10 | April 11, April 16-18 April 22-April 26 May 6-10 | To measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards and meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). More information can be found here: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/dse/test/mn/ | Reading: 2.5-3.5 hours Math: 1.5-2.5 hours Science: 1.75-2 hours | Fall Conferences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | ACCESS for ELLs | K-12 | April 11- April 21 April 16-April 18 April 27-May 10 | To measure a student’s progress towards meeting the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards (for English language proficiency accountability assessments). More information can be found here: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/fam/tests/ | 3 hours | Fall Conferences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | ACT Plus Writing | 11 & 12 | April 4 | To measure writing skills, college readiness in math, English, science, and reading More test information is available at www.actstudent.org | 4.5 hours | 6-8 weeks after testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | ACCUPLACER College/Post-Secondary entrance exam | 11 | April 4 | To measure student ability in preparation for education at a two-year or technical school. The results will show whether students are prepared for college-level courses in each specific test subject area. More information is available at https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/studentshttps://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students | 1 hour | Immediately after testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | PSAT | 11 | October 14 | The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 measures what students learn in high school, and what they will need to succeed in college. More information can be found here:https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 | 4 hours | They will receieve their results on first week in December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 |
1 | 2021-2022 District Testing Calendar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | September 2021 | October 2021 | November 2021 | December 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |||||||
5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |||||||
7 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | |||||||
8 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | |||||||
9 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ||||||||||||||
10 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | January 2022 | February 2022 | March 2022 | April 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |||||||
14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |||||||
16 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||||||
17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | |||||||
18 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | ||||||||||||||
19 | 30 | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | May 2022 | Benchmark Testing Window, K-8 (Fast Bridge Testing) | MCA & MTAS Testing, Grades 3-8, 10, 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ACCESS & Alternate ACCESS Window oepns, K-12 | MCA/MTAS Window Closes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | ACCESS & Alternate Access testing, K-12 | PSAT, 11th grade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | ACCESS & Alternate ACCESS Window closes, K-12 | ACT for 11th graders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | MCA/MTAS Testing Window Opens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Updated on 06/01/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | MCA details updated; others will follow with fall guidance from MDE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | MCA/MTAS Details | ACCESS Testing Details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | March 14-18: MTAS Testing | Feburary 1 - Kindergarden Testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | March 25, 29-30: Grade 10 Reading MCA | 28, 29-30 | Grade 10 Reading MCA | February 3 - Grades 1-2 Listening, Grade 2 Reading | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | April 6-8: Grades 7-8 Reading MCA | February 8 - Grades 3-4, 9-12 Reading, Grades 9-12 Writing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | April 6-8: Grade 5-6 Reading MCA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | April 19-22: Grades 3-4 Reading MCA | February 11 - Grade 4 Listening, Grades 1, 9-12 Speaking, Grades 9, 5, 6 Reading | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | April 20-22: Grade 7-8 Math MCA | February 12 - Grades 9, 5, 6 Listening, Grades 4, 9-12 Writing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | April 26-27: Grade 5-6 Math MCA | February 16 - Grade 4 Speaking, Grades 9, 6 Writing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | April 26-29: Grades 3-4 Math MCA | February 19 - Grade 2 Writing, Grade 5 Speaking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | April 28-29, May 2: Grade 11 Math MCA | February 23 - Grades 2, 9, 6 Speaking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | May 10-12: Grade 8 Science MCA | 10, 12 and 13 | Grade 8 Science MCA | February 25 - Grade 5 Writing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | May 9-10: Grade 10 Science MCA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | May 10: Grade 5 Science MCA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Grades | Dates | Purpose | Estimated Testing Time | Timeline for Disseminating Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Benchmark Testing (FAST Bridge) Reading & Math | K-10 | September, October, January, May | To give teachers, parents, and schools a baseline score at the beginning of the year, and then show growth over the rest of the school year by assessing again in January and May at year-end. When students do not show growth, then teachers and schools problem-solve and action plan how they will respond. | Reading: 25 minutes Math: 25 minutes | Fall/Spring Conferences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | MCA/MTAS Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments | Reading 3-8, 10 Math 3-8, 11 Science 5, 8, 10 | March 2- April 8 March 2-April 29 April 27-May 5 | To measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards and meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). More information can be found here: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/dse/test/mn/ | Reading: 2.5-3.5 hours Math: 1.5-2.5 hours Science: 1.75-2 hours | Fall Conferences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | ACCESS for ELLs | K-12 | Jan. 31-March 25 | To measure a student’s progress towards meeting the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards (for English language proficiency accountability assessments). More information can be found here: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/fam/tests/ | 3 hours | Fall Conferences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | ACT Plus Writing | 11 & 12 | April 6 | To measure writing skills, college readiness in math, English, science, and reading More test information is available at www.actstudent.org | 4.5 hours | 6-8 weeks after testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | ACCUPLACER College/Post-Secondary entrance exam | 11 | April 13 | To measure student ability in preparation for education at a two-year or technical school. The results will show whether students are prepared for college-level courses in each specific test subject area. More information is available at https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/studentshttps://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students | 1 hour | Immediately after testing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | PSAT | 11 | October 14 | The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 measures what students learn in high school, and what they will need to succeed in college. More information can be found here:https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 | 4 hours | They will receieve their results on first week in December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 |