Testing Information
| Test | Testing Dates |
|---|---|
| ACCESS: 9th – 12th Grade, EL Students | February 7 - 17, 2023 (flexible testing dates in the building) |
| ACT plus Writing: 11th Grade | March 7, 2023 |
| MTAS | March 2023 (flexible testing dates in the building) |
| MCA Reading: 10th Grade | April 13, 2023 |
| MCA Math: 11th Grade | April 13, 2023 |
| MCA Science | April 13th, 2023 |
Glossary of Tests
All tests are performed in the students' base teacher's classroom.
ACCESS
ACCESS is an English language proficiency assessment based on the Minnesota Standards for English Language Development. This is a state required English Language Proficiency assessment for all students identified as English Learners in grades K-12. There are four language domains assessed in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Each year, MDE sends paper Individual Student Reports (ISR) to the school district. Once received in the district, ISRs will be distributed during August Back-to-school events or during fall conferences. RPS families can also view their child’s ACCESS scores in Skyward Family Access.
MCA Math, Reading, and Science
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment is required by the state and measures student progress toward Minnesota academic standards in Reading (grades 3-8 and 10), Math (grades 3-8 and 11), and Science (grades 5, 8, and HS).
Each year, MDE sends paper Individual Student Reports (ISR) to the school district. Once received in the district, ISRs will be distributed during August Back-to-school events or during fall conferences. RPS families can also view their child’s MCA scores in Skyward Family Access.