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