MCA Testing
2024-2025 Barnum Elementary School Testing Calendar
Assessments: MN Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and MN Test of Academic Skills (MTAS)
Purpose: To measure learning of the Minnesota Academic Standards
Grades Tested: Students in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Testing areas: Math (grades 3rd-6th), Reading (grades 3rd-6th), Science (grade 5th)
Testing Schedule:
GRADE | SUBJECT AREA | DATE |
|---|---|---|
Grade 3-6 | Reading | Week of April 8-11, 2025 |
Grade 3-6 | Reading makeups | Week of April 15-17th |
Grade 3-6 | Math | Week of April 22-25, 2025 |
Grade 3-6 | Math makeups | Week of April 29-May 1 |
Grade 5 | Science | Week of April 29-May 1, 2025 |
Grade 5 | Science makeups | Week of May 6-9th |
Assessment: FastBridge
Purpose: To identify student growth throughout the course of the school year
Grades Tested: Students in grades K-6
Testing areas: Math and Reading
Testing Dates: September, January, May