NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Purpose: To measure growth and universal benchmarks for students
Rationale: Progress monitoring for local decision making
Source of Requirement: ISD #544
Date(s) of Testing:
Sept. 26-Sept. 30
Jan. 23-Jan. 27
May 8-May 12
Grades: K-2
Renaissance STAR Reading & Math
Purpose: To measure growth and universal benchmarks for students
Rationale: Progress monitoring for local decision making
Source of Requirement: ISD #544
Date(s) of Testing: Link to dates
Grades: 3-6
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Purpose: Universal measurement for gifted and talented students
Rationale: Identify high potential learners
Source of Requirement: ISD #544
Date(s) of Testing: November 7-18
Grades: 2 & 4
MCAs & MTAs
Purpose: To measure achievement on the MN academic standards
Rationale: Minnesota Statues, section 120B.30 and ESA
Source of Requirement: Minnesota Statues, section 120B.30 and ESA
Date(s) of Testing: Link to dates
Grades: 3-8, 10, 11
ACT
Purpose: To measure achievement on the MN academic standards
Rationale: Minnesota Statues, section 120B.30 and ESA
Source of Requirement: Minnesota Statues, section 120B.30 and ESA
Date(s) of Testing: April 4, 2023
Grade: 11
ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS
Purpose: To annually assess English language proficiency of all English Learners
Rationale: ESEA
Source of Requirement: ESEA
Date(s) of Testing: Jan. 23rd - March 24th
Grades: K-12