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 (MTAS)

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). Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the alternate assessment MTAS instead.

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.

Upcoming Testing Dates

September 6 & 7

Fall FastBridge Reading

September 6, 2023: Grades 6-8  

Fall FastBridge Math

September 7, 2023: Grades 6-8

Access Testing (6th - 8th Grade)

February 5-8, 2024

Access Makeup Testing (6th - 8th Grade)

February 12-15, 2024

MCA Math (6th - 8th Grade)

April 18, 2024

MCA Reading (6th - 8th Grade)

April 16, 2024

MCA Science (8th Grade)

April 23, 2024  

MTAS and MCA Paper Testing (6th - 8th Grade)

• Reading, Math, Science

April 2024

Spring FastBridge Math

May 16, 2024: Grades 6-8

Spring FastBridge Reading

May 15, 2024: Grades 6-8