Testing Schedule

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NWEA Test Information

  • "MAP Growth assessments are aligned to state academic standards for mathematics, English language arts, and science." (https://connection.nwea.org)

    Testing Time
    45-75 minutes per test.

    Results
    Available at test completion. Communicated to parents at conferences.
    "...for measuring achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. It provides teachers with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level." (https://www.nwea.org/map-growth/

FAST Test Information

  • Aligned to state standards.

    Testing Time
    "...a system that informs and monitors student learning in 30 mins or less." (https://www.renaissance.com/products/fastbridge/)

    Results
    Available at test completion. Used to align interventions when needed and check for growth between screening periods. Communicated to parents at conferences.

MCA Test Information




  • Results
    Preliminary scores available when grade levels complete testing. Final official scores available from MDE late summer.
    Scores used for curriculum decisions, courses taught, and placement of students.