2023-2024 Assessment Calendar - Published

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6		2022-2023 Sibley East Public Schools K-12 District Assessment Calendar

7		Assessment	Test Dates	Estimated Time	Grade Level
8					K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
9					K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
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11	FALL	FAST aReading & aMath	August 28-September 15	20 minutes			*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
12		FAST CBM Reading		5 minutes			*	*
13		FAST CBM Math Automaticity		5 minutes			*	*	*	*
14		FAST earlyMath & earlyReading		15 minutes	*	*
15		Fast AUTOreading		15 minutes					*	*	*	*	*	*	*
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17	WINTER	FAST aReading & aMath	January 8-January 19	20 minutes			*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
18		FAST CBM Reading		5 minutes			*	*
19		FAST CBM Math Automaticity		5 minutes			*	*	*	*
20		FAST earlyMath & earlyReading		15 minutes	*	*
21		Fast AUTOreading		15 minutes					*	*	*	*	*	*	*
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23	SPRING	FAST aReading & aMath	April 29-May 17	20 minutes			*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
24		FAST CBM Reading		5 minutes			*	*
25		FAST CBM Math Automaticity		5 minutes			*	*	*	*
26		FAST earlyMath & earlyReading		15 minutes	*	*
27		Fast AUTOreading		15 minutes					*	*	*	*	*	*	*
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30					K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
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33		ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs			*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
34		K-12 ELL students only	January 29-March 22	Listening: 40 minutes. Reading: 35 minutes. Speaking: 30 minutes. Writing: 50-65 minutes
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36		MCA Reading	March 6th-May 5th	2-3 hours				*	*	*	*	*	*		*
37		Grades 3, 4, 5	April 15-19
38		Grades 6, 7, 8	April 8-11
39		Grade 10	April 8-11
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41		MCA Math	March 6th-May 5th	1.5-2.5 hours				*	*	*	*	*	*			*
42		Grades 3, 4, 5	April 22-26
43		Grade 6, 7, 8, 11	April 15-18
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45		MCA Science	March 6th-May 12th	1.5-2.5 hours						*			*		*	*
46		Grades 5	May 1-3
47		Grade 8 & HS Biology class	April 29-May 2
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49		MTAS Math (SpEd)	March 6th-May 5th	30-60 minutes				*	*	*	*	*	*		*
50		MTAS Reading (SpEd)	March 6th-May 5th	45-90 minutes
51		MTAS Science (SpEd)	March 6th-May 5th	30-60 minutes						*			*		*	*
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53		NAEP Math and Reading	January 31						*
54		National Opportunities
55		PSAT	October 12th												*	*
56		Accuplacer	March 7													*
57		ACT without writing	March 7th													*
58		Pre-Act	March 7th										*	*	*
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60		ASSESSMENT / PURPOSE	Purpose		Grade Level
61					K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
62					K	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
63		FAST aReading	FAST aReading: (Adaptive Reading) is a simple, efficient computer-adaptive measure of broad reading for grades K-12 that is individualized for each student. It is designed for Universal Screening and is aligned to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts.				*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
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65		FAST aMath	FAST aMath: (Adaptive Math) is a simple, efficient computer-adaptive measure of broad math that is individualized per student. aMath is highly researched and based on the recommendations of the National Math Panel (2008) and the Common Core State Standards. Students who progress at a typical pace through their math curriculum meet the standards for expected performance. Students with deficits in achievement are identified via aMath to receive further instruction. Average test duration: 20-30 minutes.				*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
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67		FAST CBM:	FAST assessments are used to identify student strengths and areas for growth in letter identification, letter sounds, word decoding, and reading fluency. FAST assessments are administered to students in the fall, winter, and spring. Duration: 1-3 minutes			*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
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71		PSAT	The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the United States. For more information: www.collegeboard.com. Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes.
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73		ASVAB	The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces.											*	*	*	*
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75		ACT	A College and Career Readiness assessment. The ACT is based on what students learn in high school and provides personalized information about their strengths for education and career planning. Find everything you need to know about registration, test prep, scores and more at www.act.org. Duration: 2.75 hours													*
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77		Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments	The MCA is a computer-based assessment created by the Minnesota Department of Education to measure student progress towards Minnesota's academic standards. Schools are required to assess students using the MCA in reading (grades 3 - 8, 10), math (grades 3-8, 11), and Science (grades 3, 8, 10.) Duration: Reading: 2.5 - 3.5 hours Math: 1.5 - 2.5 hours Science: 1.75 - 2 hours					*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
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79		MTAS	The MTAS is an assessment created by the Minnesota Department of Education as an alternate to the MCA. Students who receive special education services and meet MTAS eligibility requirements take the MTAS in Reading, Math, or Science.
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81		ACCESS	The ACCESS is administered to English learners in order to measure progress toward meeting Minnesota's standards for English language development. Schools are required to test English learners in grades K - 12. Duration: 3 hours		*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
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83		Pre-ACT	The PreACT, a multiple-choice test designed to prepare 10th grade students for the company's college-entrance exam. ... At one hour and 55 minutes or less, the PreACT is an hour shorter than the ACT college-entrance exam without the writing portion. Duration: Less than 2 hours										*	*	*
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