Testing Information

Test	Testing Dates
Winter FastBridge: 6^th – 8^th Grade, Math	January 11^th – January 15^th
Winter FastBridge: 6^th – 8^th Grade, Reading	January 25^th – January 29^th
ACCESS: 6^th – 8^th Grade, EL Students	February 8^th – February 12^th
MTAS	March 8^th– April 30^th
MCA Reading: 6^th – 8^th Grade	March 16^th– March 18^th
MCA Math: 6^th – 8^th Grade	April 23^rd– April 25^th
MCA Science: 8^th Grade	April 26^th – April 30^th
Spring FastBridge: 6^th – 8^th Grade, Math	May 10^th– May 14^th
Spring FastBridge: 6^th – 8^th Grade, Reading	May 17^th– May 21^st

Glossary of Tests

All tests are performed in the students' base teacher's classroom.

FastBridge

FastBridge is a Computer-Adaptive Tests (CAT) for reading and math that delivers accurate, actionable reports for screening, skill analysis, instructional planning, and more to ensure educators have the right tools and the right data to provide timely and targeted supports. It does this in half the time as other assessments, so you spend less time testing and more time delivering data-driven instruction

RPS families can view their child's FastBridge scores in Skyward Family Access.

ACCESS

ACCESS is an English language proficiency assessment based on the Minnesota Standards for English Language Development. This is a state required English Language Proficiency assessment for all students identified as English Learners in grades K-12. There are four language domains assessed in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Each year, MDE sends paper Individual Student Reports (ISR) to the school district. Once received in the district, ISRs will be distributed during August Back-to-school events or during fall conferences. RPS families can also view their child’s ACCESS scores in Skyward Family Access.

MCA Math, Reading, and Science

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment is required by the state and measures student progress toward Minnesota academic standards in Reading (grades 3-8 and 10), Math (grades 3-8 and 11), and Science (grades 5, 8, and HS).