Elementary Testing Dates
K-6 FAST Testing Window Sep 4-28 2018
K-6 FAST Testing Window Oct 22-Nov 2 2018
K- 6 FAST Testing Window Jan 7-18 2019
MTAS Grade 3-6 - March 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 2019
MCA READING Grade 3 - April 16, 17 2019
MCA MATH Grade 3 - April 23, 24 2019
MCA READING Grade 4 - April 16, 17 2019
MCA MATH Grade 4 - April 23, 24 2019
MCA READING Grade 5 - April 16, 17 2019
MCA MATH Grade 5 - April 23, 24 2019
MCA SCIENCE Grade 5 - May 7th 2019
MCA READING Grade 6 - April 16, 17 2019
MCA MATH Grade 6 - April 24 2019
MCA READING MAKE-UP Grade 3-6 - April 18 2019
MCA MATH/READING MAKE-UP Grade 3-6 - April 25, May 1 2019
MCA SCIENCE MAKE-UP Grade 5 - May 8 2019
K- 6 FAST Testing Window May 6-17 2019
High School Testing Dates
PSAT - October 10 2018
PRE-ACT Grade 10 - November 20 2018
CSWA - January 8 & 10 2019
NAEP Grade 8 - March 6 2019
MTAS Grades 7, 8, 10, 11 - March 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 2019
ACT - April 2 2019
MCA READING Grade 7, 8 - April 16, 17 2019
MCA READING Grade 10 - April 23 2019
MCA MATH Grade 7, 8 - April 23, 24 2019
MCA MATH Grade 11 - April 23 2019
MCA MATH/READING MAKE-UP - April 25, 30 2019
MCA SCIENCE GRADE 8 - May 7 2019
MCA SCIENCE GRADE 10 - May 7 2019
MCA SCIENCE MAKE-UP - May 8, 9 2019
ACCUPLACER - May 10 2019
AP CALCULUS - May 14 2019
MCA testing will take place in the AM on the dates above starting sometime after 8:15am and ending at approximately 10am. MCA reading tests take 2-3.5 hours, MCA math tests take 1.5-3 hours, and MCA science takes 1.5-2.5 hours to complete. We have set aside two days for math and reading but MCA tests are not timed so students will be allowed additional time if necessary.
ACT testing will start 1st hour and be completed sometime 4th hour.
The purpose of these assessments is to measure each student's achievement level for the specified subject, to guide instruction, to measure progress over time, & in some cases provide information related to career and college readiness.
Test results will be made available as soon as possible after closing the test or test window. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the website at http://education.state.mn.us includes information for parents including testing calendars, user guides, test specifications, and technical reports.
Student Participation in Statewide Assessments
Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B.31, subdivision 4a, requires the Minnesota
Department of Education (MDE) to publish a form for parents/guardians to
complete if they refuse to have their student participate in
state-required standardized assessments. The Parent/Guardian Guide to
Statewide Testing document provides some basic information to help
parents/guardians make informed decisions that benefit their child and
their school and community. The form to meet this legislative
requirement is available at the link below; it must be returned to your
student's district. Your student’s district may require additional
information.
Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing Form