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:

Fall: Sept. 25 - Sept. 29 (Grades 1-2)

Fall: Oct. 2 - Oct. 6 (Grade K)

Winter: Jan. 29 - Feb. 2

Spring: May 6 - May 10

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 6-10

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 9, 2024

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. 29 - Mar. 22

Grades: K-12