Testing & Assessment
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Columbia Heights Public Schools administers the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) each spring to students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. Students in grades 3-8 take the reading and math test. Students in grade 10 take the reading test and students in grade 11 take the math test.
Science is given to students in grade 5, grade 8 and the year students take their high school Life Science class. Special Education students may qualify to take the MCA-modified (MTAS) tests depending on their Individualized Education Plan.
January 26, 2021 PSAT/NMSQT Testing
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We are committed to the health and safety of all students and staff. On January 26, 2021 thirty 11th grade students registered to take the PSAT/NMSQT test will be on-site at the High School. For the detailed safety plan, please see the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Health and Safety Guidelines for Columbia Heights Public Schools Assessment Administrations
2020-2021 Screening for K-8 Students
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What tests are being given?
Posted by:Kindergarten & Grade 1: Literacy
Grades 2-8: Literacy and Math
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Why is my student being tested?
Posted by:To help teachers in planning for instruction. The tests are not part of your student’s report card.
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Can I help my student with his or her responses?
Posted by:No. The answers must be the student’s own so that we can best support in his or her learning.
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When will I get the results?
Posted by:At fall and winter conferences, your student’s homeroom teacher (grades K-5), or math/English teacher (6-8) can share the information.
