Testing Calendar

District Test Security Procedure

Standards-Based Accountability Assessments

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) and alternate assessment Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic

standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. Students take one test in each subject. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the alternate assessment MTAS instead. The list below shows tests by subject and the grades they are given.

Reading: MCA or MTAS (grades 3-8, 10)

Mathematics: MCA or MTAS (grades 3-8, 11)

Science: MCA or MTAS (grades 5, 8, and once in high school)

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For more information on Minnesota Assessments please visit the Minnesota Department of Education Website listed below.

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Parent Testing Information Website

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Student Participation in Statewide Assessments Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.31, subdivision 4a, student participation requires the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to publish a form for parents/guardians to complete if they refuse to have their student participate in state-required standardized assessments. The Parent/Guardian Guide to Statewide Testing document provides some basic information to help parents/guardians make informed decisions that benefit their child and their school and community. The form to meet this legislative requirement is available at the link below; it must be returned to your student's district. Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing Form

The ACT is an admissions test used by 4-year colleges and universities. The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement test. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It also offers an optional writing test. Students who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch should stop in the Guidance Office for an ACT Fee Waiver. For up-to-date information, please click on the link https://www.act.org

https://www.powerupprep.org/

https://www.mometrix.com/academy/college-admissions-and-placement/

ACT National Test Dates (see District Testing Calendar for District ACT testing date)

The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. The ASVAB is given to all juniors in the fall. The test results give students career information that can be helpful in developing their individual career plan. Please visit the website for more information: https://www.officialasvab.com

This College Board test assesses the critical reading, mathematics and writing skills students need for college and beyond. The PSAT/NMSQT helps students become college-ready. It provides feedback on skills, access to scholarships and personalized online tools. For more information, please go to: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt