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Testing Calendar
2024-2025 Spectrum Testing Plan/Schedule
(School Board Approved: June 20, 2024
AP finalized January 22, 2025)
Listed below: Date(s),Test, Grades, Requirements, Purpose, Rationale, Approximate Length of Time, Notes
Fall: Aug. 27, 2024 - Sept. 15 MS and HS
Winter: Jan. 2-Febuary 4, 2025 MS and HS
Spring:April 29-May 23, 2025 MS and HS
FASTbridge Testing in Math and Reading 6-12 Local 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.3190 minutes (3 x's annually) or 270 Required by the district/school.
October, 9 2024 PSAT/NMSQT10-11 Local 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.302 hours 45 minutes Optional
October, 24, 2024 PSAT 8/9 Local Used to meet qualification requirements for concurrent enrollment classes in 10th grade. Provides practice for SAT.Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.303 Hours Optional
February 10-14, 2025
February 10, 2025-Reading
February 11, 2025-Listening
February 12, 2025-Speaking
February 13, 2025-Speaking
February 14, 2025- Writing Access for ELL6-12 State To provide measurement of five content areas of the English language learner development standards and provide a proficiency level for logical progression.ESEAOver Multiple DaysRequired by federal law, but only for students qualifying for ELL services
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 ACT (no writing)11State/FederalFulfills state requirement to offer a college placement exam; measures college readiness as well as provides scholarship opportunitiesMinnesota Statutes, section 120B.302 hours 55 minutes
(no writing) Optional
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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)
(approx. 2.5)1.5-2.5 (Math) (approx. 2) Required by State law. 1/2 day for high school students and senior skip day
March 25-28, 2025 MCA Reading6-8StateTo provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards. Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 and ESEA2.5-3.5 hours (approx. 3) Required by State law.
April 1-4, 2025 MCA Science 10 State To provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards. Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 and ESEA2.5-3.5 hours (approx.3) Required by State law.
April 8-11, 2025 MCA Math6-8StateTo provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards. Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 and ESEA2-3 hours
(approx. 2.5) Required by State law.
April 29-May 2, 2025 MCA Science 8 State To provide evidence of student proficiency in grade level standards. Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 and ESEA1.5-2 hours
(approx. 1.75) Required by State law.
May 6, 2025 (8:00-11:00 a.m.) AP Human Geography 9 Local To determine elgibility for college credit Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.302 hours 15 minutes Optional
May 15, 2025 (12:00-3:00 p.m.) AP Computer Science Principles10-12 Local To determine elgibility for college credit Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.302 hours Optional
May 5, 2025 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) AP Biology 10 LocalTo determine elgibility for college credit Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.303.5 hours Optional