Testing Information
| Test | Testing Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall NWEA-MAP: 6th – 8th Grade, Reading | September 16th – September 20th |
| FAll NWEA-MAP: 6th – 8th Grade, Math | September 23rd – September 27th |
| ACCESS: 6th – 8th Grade, EL Students | February 10th – February 14th |
| MCA Science: 8th Grade | April 29th – May 1st |
| MCA Reading: 6th – 8th Grade | March 17th – March 19th |
| MCA Math: 6th – 8th Grade |
April 21st – April 23rd |
| Spring NWEA-MAP: 6th – 8th Grade, Reading | May 11th – May 15th |
| Spring NWEA-MAP: 6th – 8th Grade, Math | May 18th – May 22nd |
Glossary of Tests
NWEA - MAP
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are administered twice annually to all students in grades K-8 in Math and Reading. These assessments are used to monitor student achievement and growth as compared to student-alike groups nationwide.
Results can be viewed 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).
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 MCA scores in Skyward Family Access.