| Test | Grades | Administration Time |
|---|---|---|
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)--Reading & Mathematics |
2-10 |
Fall, Winter, Spring |
Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) |
K-4 |
Fall, Winter, Spring |
EXPLORE |
8 |
October 24 |
PLAN |
10 |
October 3 |
PSAT (optional) |
11 |
October 17 |
Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD)—Writing Retest |
10-12 |
November 7, April 16 (Seniors Only), July 23 |
Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD)—Reading |
11-12 |
Every 2 Months--October thru June |
Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD)—Mathematics |
12 |
Every 2 Months--October thru June |
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-Series III (MCA III's) -Reading |
3-8, 10 |
Spring |
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-Series II (MCA IIs) –Mathematics |
11 |
Spring |
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-Series III (MCA III's) –Mathematics |
3- 8 |
Spring |
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-Series III (MCA III's) –Science |
5, 8, 10 |
Spring |
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-Modified (MCA-M)—Reading |
3-8 and 10** |
Spring |
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments-Modified (MCA-M)—Mathematics |
3-8 and 11** |
Spring |
Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD) Writing |
9 |
Spring |
Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS)—Reading |
3-8 and 10** |
Spring |
Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS)—Mathematics |
3-8 and 11** |
Spring |
Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS)—Science |
5, 8 and high school** |
Spring |
ACCESS for ELLs |
K-12 ELL students |
Spring |
AP Exams |
Grades 11 & 12 |
Spring |
See 2012-2013 Test Calendar for specific dates.