TESTING

Though testing is not a central part of our class curriculum (our world needs people that can DO things, not just take tests), our school is still accountable to show student growth and proficiency through standardized tests.  The data from these tests helps teachers better understand student needs.  Throughout the year, students take the following standardized tests:

  • MCA - The standardized tests required of all schools by the State of Minnesota. This test measures proficiency in different subjects.

  • NWEA - An optional test that our school chooses to use. The NWEA test assesses growth. Students take this test twice per year. The results of this test help both teachers and students better understand how students are learning and how to best help them succeed.

  • ACT - An optional test that many post-secondary institutions use as part of considering accepting students. Juniors take the test for free.

  • WIDA - A test assess needs of multilingual students

For more information about MCA and NWEA testing please visit:

NWEA

MCA

TESTING DATES FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE POSTED ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT BAR OF OUR WEBSITE AND WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON PARENTSQUARE

2022-23

April 
12-13
19-20
26-27 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the administrator Davi Hicks at davi.hicks@academicarts.org

April 12 Update: MCA testing will have to be postponed today.  We'll continue the following two weeks on Wednesday.  We'll reserve the following two Thursdays for makeup testing if needed.  Testing will not change daily schedules.  Specific ​students that need to test will be ​excused from ​classes to complete testing.

As a reminder, MCA testing is based on student grade:

  • 10th graders take the Reading test

  • 11th graders take the Math test

  • 12 graders, who haven't already, take the science test

2022-23 TESTING DATES

NWEA Testing

9/19 All grades 9-12

9/20 All grades 9-12

3/2 All grades 9-12

3/3 All grades 9-12

WIDA Testing

2/21 All grades 9-12 (if needed)

2/22 All grades 9-12 (if needed)

2/23 All grades 9-12 (if needed)


ACT Testing

3/7 Grades 11 & 12


MCA Testing

4/12-13 Grade 10

4/19-20 Grade 11

4/26-27 Grade 9-12