Testing Information
| Test | Testing Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall FAST Reading: 6th – 8th Grade | September 14th |
| Fall FAST Math: 6th – 8th Grade | September 16th |
| Winter FAST Reading: 6th – 8th Grade | January 19th |
| Winter FAST Math: 6th – 8th Grade | January 20th |
| ACCESS: 6th – 8th Grade, EL Students | February 1st – February 5th |
| MCA Science: 8th Grade | April 30th, May 1st |
| MCA Reading: 6th – 8th Grade | March 24th – March 25th |
| MCA Math: 6th – 8th Grade | March 17th – March 18th |
Glossary of Tests
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.
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).
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 MCA scores in Skyward Family Access.