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)

http://www.pearsonaccess.com

Accessing Sample MCA Questions

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

Other Resources:

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