Testing Information
| Test | Testing Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall FastBridge: K – 5th Grade |
August 30th – October 15th |
| CogAT: 2nd & 4th Grade |
November 2nd – December 3rd |
| Winter FastBridge: K– 5th Grade | January 4th – February 11th |
| ACCESS: K – 5th Grade, EL Students | January 31st – March 25th |
| MTAS | March 7th – May 6th |
| MCA Reading: 3rd – 5th Grade | April 11th – 15th |
| MCA Math: 3rd – 5th Grade Grade 5 (Group 2) |
April 18th – 22nd |
| MCA Science: 5th Grade | April 25th – 29th |
| Spring FastBridge: K – 5th Grade |
May 2nd – June 3rd |
Glossary of Tests
All tests are performed in the students' base teacher's classroom.
FASTBRIDGE
FastBridge is a Computer-Adaptive Tests (CAT) for reading and math that delivers accurate, actionable reports for screening, skill analysis, instructional planning, and more to ensure educators have the right tools and the right data to provide timely and targeted supports. It does this in half the time as other assessments, so you spend less time testing and more time delivering data-driven instruction.
RPS families can view their child's FastBridge scores in Skyward Family Access.
CogAt
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) will assess students' abilities in reasoning and problem solving using verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal (spatial) symbols.
RPS families can view their child’s CogAT scores in Skyward Family Access.
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.