Testing Calendar
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2022-2023 Spectrum Testing Plan/Schedule (Updated: March 10, 2023) |
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Date(s)
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Test
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Grades
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Requirement
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Purpose
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Rationale and Requirement
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Approximate Length of Time
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| (Under consideration) Fall, Winter, and Spring Tests taken as part of core classes Testing Windows: Fall - August 1 through October 20, Winter - December 1 through March 1, Spring - April 1 through June 30 |
FASTbridge Testing in Math and Reading | 6-12 | School-level | The FASTbridge interim assessments provide individual student data to inform instructional strategies. The data can be analyzed on a district level over the course of one year as well as trends over the course of multiple years. This assessment will serve as the standardized test utilized to create district/site Q-Comp goals. | In support of a competency based system of teaching and learning based on Minnesota State Academic Standards, on going evaluation of student progress is essential. It allows for responsive feedback and instructional intervention within the teaching and learning process that facilitates increased student growth and achievement. Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.021, 120B.11, and 120B.31 | 90 minutes |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2022 |
PSAT/NMSQT
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10-11
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Local
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Provides practice for the SAT and allows 11th grade students the possibility of scholarship opportunities. Measures critical reading, math, and writing skills |
Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B. 30 |
2 hours 45 minutes
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| Tuesday, December 13, 2022 |
PSAT 8/9
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9
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Local
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Used to meet qualification requirements for concurrent enrollment classes in 10th grade. Provides practice for SAT.
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Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B. 30 |
3 Hours |
| February 7-10, 2023 |
Access for ELL
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6-12
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State
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To provide measurement of five content areas of the English language learner development standards and provide a proficiency level for logical progression. |
ESEA
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Over Multiple Days
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| Tues, March 7, 2023 |
ACT (no writing)
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11
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State/Federal
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Fulfills state requirement to offer a college placement exam; measures college readiness as well as provides scholarship opportunities
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Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30
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2 hours 55 minutes (no writing) 3 hours and 35 minutes (writing)
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| Tues, March 28, 2023 | MCA Reading and Math | 10-11 | State | To provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards. | Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 and ESEA | 2-3 hours (reading) 1.5-2.5 (math) |
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April 11-14, 2023
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MCA Reading
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6-8
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State
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To provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards.
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Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B. 30 and ESEA |
2.5-3.5 hours
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| April 19-20, 2023 | MCA Science | 10 | State | To provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards. | Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 and ESEA | 2.5-3.5 hours |
| April 25-28, 2023 |
MCA Math
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6-8
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State
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To provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards.
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Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B. 30 and ESEA |
2-3 hours
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| May 2-3, 2023 |
MCA Science
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8
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State
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To provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards.
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Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B. 30 and ESEA |
1.5-2 hours |
| May 4, 2023 (8-10:30 a.m.) |
AP Human Geography
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9
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Local
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To determine elgibility for college credit
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Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B. 30 |
2 hours 15 minutes
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| May 10, 2023 (12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) |
AP Biology
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10
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Local
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To determine elgibility for college credit
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Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B. 30 |
3.5 hours
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| May 8, 2023 (12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.) | AP Computer Science Principles | 10-12 | Local | To determine elgibility for college credit | Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 | 2 hours |