Ridgeway Community School
Student Assessment Information Page
Ridgeway Community School students receiving ELL services will take the ACCESS for ELL assessments according to the following schedule:
- February 17th to 21st Reading (kindergarten to 5th grade students, all grades each day)
- Estimated Assessment Times are as follows:
- Listening - Up to 40 Minutes
- Reading - Up to 35 Minutes
- Speaking - Up to 30 Minutes
- Writing Tier A - Up to 50 Minutes
- Writing Tier B/C - Up to 65 Minutes
Ridgeway Community School students will take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments according to the following schedule:
- April 14th to 16th Reading (3rd to 5th grade students, all grades each day)
- April 21st to 23rd Math (3rd to 5th grade students, all grades each day)
- April 28th Science (5th Grade Students only)
- Estimated Assessment Times are as follows:
- Reading 2.5 - 3.5 Hours
- Math 1.5 - 2.5 Hours
- Science 1.5 - 2 Hours
Assessment Purpose and Rational
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Test
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Purpose
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Rationale
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Source of the Requirement
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MCA and MTAS
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To measure achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards and measure academic progress of students over time
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Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 and ESEA
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Minnesota Statutes 120B.30
ESEA
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ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS
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To annually assess English language proficiency of all English learners
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ESEA
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ESEA
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For more information about the MCA Testing and other assessments given at Ridgeway Community School review the links on the left or contact Ridgeway's Assessment Coordinator - Mrs. Krings at . Information about the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) can be found on the Minnesota Department of Education Website:
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/fam/tests/ .
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