TESTS WE USE

WHAT SCORES MEAN TO US

SPRING TESTING SCHEDULE

Testing, Testing!

2 Main Tests for Accountability

MCA/MTAS/GRAD State required

NEW: Online & Modified versions of MCAs!

Who takes what? 3rd – 8th: Reading &

Math 5th, 8th, & 12th: Science 9th : Writing

Composition 10th: Reading 11th: Math

GRAD Retakes Selected HS Students

NWEA-MAP Computerized

Individual Progress Reports

Who takes what? 2nd -12th graders: Reading

& Math 9th grade level: MAXED

OUT & no longer takes NWEA

MCA/GRAD & NWEA Reading Strands

MCA Reading Strands: Vocabulary Expansion

Comprehension

Literature

NWEA Reading Strands: Word

Recognition/Vocabulary

Comprehension: Informational

Comprehension: Narrative

Literature

MCA/GRAD & NWEA Math Strands

MCA Math Strands: Number Sense Patterns, Functions, &

Algebra Data Statistics &

Probability Spatial Sense,

Geometry, & Measurement

Mathematical Reason

NWEA Math Strands: Number & Operation

Algebra

Geometry & Measurement

Data Analysis & Probability

Online Resources for MCA & NWEA

MCA/GRAD Pearson for Families Pearson for Educators

Based on Student Learning Locator #

NWEA-MAP DeCartes

Based on Minnesota Outcomes

How MDS Uses Test Scores to Better Education

What is this student’s Spring 2009 & Spring 2010 MCA Scores in Reading/Math? Meet, Partially Meet, Does Not Meet Standards? Analyze the strands…what do you see?

What does this student’s NWEA Graph indicate? Analyze the progress rate…what do you see?

Based on these scores, what strategies could be considered? Learning Locator # DeCartes

Instilling a Positive Testing Environment at MDS

MCA Testing: Pancake Breakfasts! “Chef” Kim Kause: THANK YOU! TODAY: High School Students Next Tuesday, April 19th: 3rd Grade through JrHS Students

Parent Volunteers are WELCOME!

NWEA Testing: School-wide & Classroom Rewards! Based on individual increase in scores Reward Ideas:

Whipped Cream Pies in Staff Faces Staff versus Student Contests

Testing Reminders! Emails sent to parents/guardians Metro Deaf School website

Help Prepare Your Child for Tests

If your child is nervous at test time, help him/her relax & reduce stress at home

Make sure that your child is in school during the testing sessions

Encourage your child to listen carefully to all test-taking directions and to ask questions if unclear

See that your child gets his/her regular amount of sleep before the tests and is well-rested

Make sure that your child eats his/her usual breakfast on the day of the test Hunger can detract from a good test performance

Encourage your child to do his/her best

Overview of Spring Testing Schedule

Dates Test

March 28-April 29th MTAS Reading/Math WindowMarch 28-May 20th MTAS ScienceMarch 28-29th Math-Modified (5th-8th, 11th Grades)

Science MCAs (selected group, 8th/12th)April 12-13th 10th Grade Reading MCAs/Modified

Reading GRAD Retakes11th Grade Math MCAs

April 13-14th 5th & 8th Grade Science MCAs(selected group)

April 19th 9th Grade Writing CompositionApril 19th-22nd 3rd-8th Grade Math/Reading MCAsApril 27th 12th Grade Science MCAsMay 10-13th 2nd-5th Grade NWEA Reading

JrHS NWEA MathSAT-10 for 9th Graders

May 17-20th 2nd-5th Grade NWEA MathJrHS NWEA ReadingHS NWEA Reading

May 24-27th HS NWEA Math

Any Questions about MDS Testing?