Testing Overview for Parents October 22, 2015

What Tests Will My Child Take? District 11 Testing Chart

 District Website

 Individual Assessment  Given by classroom teacher or Supplemental teacher  Data used to determine instructional needs for foundational pre-reading skills Kindergarten: FAST – Early Reading

 Individual Assessment given by classroom teacher or Supplemental Teachers  Information used to determine instructional needs on foundational math skills. Kindergarten & First Grade: Concepts of Math (COM)

 Assessment given by classroom teacher or Supplemental teaching staff  Given to determine what foundational place value understanding the student needs to reach benchmark skills. Grades 2-5: Conceptual Place Value (CPV)

 Testing in Fall, Spring by classroom teacher or Supplemental program teacher  Reading  Accuracy (Decoding/Sight Words)  Comprehension  Fluency  Used to determine correct instructional level for guided reading and independent reading. Grades K-5: Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)

 On-line assessment (new this year for all grades but Kindergarten)  Given once a year (February and March)  Determines the language instructional levels of students. Grade K-5 ESL Students: ACCESS Test

 On-lineTesting in Fall (September-October)  Winter and Spring testing also available  Reading  Literature  Informational Text  Vocabulary and Foundational Skills  Math  Numbers and Operation  Algebra  Geometry & Measurement  Data Analysis  Information is used to determine instructional needs and can be a predictor of success on MCAs. Grades 2-5: Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)

 Testing once a year (March-May)  On-line Test  Reading  Informational Text  Literature  Math  Number and Operation  Algebra  Data Analysis  Geometry & Measurement  Science (grade 5 only)  Required testing by the state for federal school accountability.  Schools use the information improving teaching and learning. Grades 3-5: Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)

Accessing Sample MCA Questions

MCA Scores

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