Testing Calendar
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2023-2024 Spectrum Testing Plan/Schedule (Updated: August 1, 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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| Fall: Aug. 28, 2024 - Sept. 15 MS and HSWinter: Jan. 22-26, 2024 MS and HSSpring:March 19 - 22, 2024 MS, April 2-5 HS | 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 11, 2023 |
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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| Thursday, October 26, 2023 |
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 5-9, 2024 |
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 12, 2024 |
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 19, 2024 | 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 2-5, 2024
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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 8-12, 2024 | 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 22-26, 2024 |
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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| April 15-19, 2024 |
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 9, 2024 (8:00-11:00 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 15, 2024 (12:00-4:00 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 13, 2024 (12:00-2:30 p.m.) | AP Computer Science Principles | 10-12 | Local | To determine elgibility for college credit | Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 | 2 hours |