Post on 18-Jan-2016
Testing Overview for ParentsOctober 22, 2015
What Tests Will My Child Take? District 11 Testing Chart
http://anoka.k12.mn.us/domain/878
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)
MCA Scores
Minnesota Department of Education: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/JustParent/
TestReq/index.html
District 11 Resources: Currriculinks http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/Page/1718
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