Testing Information

Test	Testing Dates
Fall FastBridge: K – 5^th Grade Makeups	September 14^th – October 2^nd October 5^th – October 14^th
CogAT 2^nd Grade (Group 2) 2^nd Grade (Group 1) 4^th Grade (Group 2) 4^th Grade (Group 1) Makeups	November 5^th – November 6^th November 9^th – November 10^th November 5^th November 10^th November 12^th – November 24^th
Winter FastBridge: K– 5^th Grade	January 4^th – January 22^nd
Winter FastBridge: Makeups	January 25^th – January 29^th
ACCESS: K – 5^th Grade, EL Students	February 1^st – March 12^th
MTAS	March 15^th – May 7^th
MCA Reading: 3^rd – 5^th Grade 3^rd – 4^th Grade (Group 1) 3^rd – 4^th Grade (Group 2) 5^th Grade (Group 1) 5^th Grade (Group 2) Makeups	March 15^th – March 16^th March 18^th – March 19^th April 12^th – April 13^th April 15^th – April 16^th April 26^th – May 7^th
MCA Math: 3^rd – 5^th Grade 3^rd – 4^th Grade (Group 1) 3^rd – 4^th Grade (Group 2) Makeups	March 22^nd – March 23^rd March 25^th – March 26^th April 26^th – May 7^th
MCA Science: 5^th Grade Group 1 Group 2	May 4^th May 4^th
Spring FastBridge: K – 5^th Grade Makeups	May 10^th – May 21^st May 24^th – May 28^th

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).