Grades 3-5 MCA Testing Dates Begin April 15th

RSI Students in Grades 3 to 5 Grade will be completing the MCA Assessments. 

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) are state tests in reading, mathematics, and science that are used to meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests are administered every year to measure student performance relative to the Minnesota Academic Standards that specify what students in a particular grade should know and be able to do.

Schools use the information to improve classroom teaching and learning. Teachers and principals look for areas where students do well so they can reinforce the ways they teach these skills. They also look for areas that need improvement so they can increase instructional time or modify their instruction.

MCA testing will take place on the following dates:

April 23-24, Make-up Day, April 25th, Grades 3-5, Math Test
April 29-30, Make-up Day, May 1st, Grade 5, Science Test 

Here are a few things we recommend: 

• Get plenty of rest
• Eat a good breakfast
• Do your best!

Reminder: 

• Please arrive on time school for testing

Each student is asked to follow all state and district policies for test administration. As part of a culture of academic integrity, we would like to remind families and students of the importance of test security. Students are expected to keep test content secure, and act with honesty and integrity during test administration.

All students are expected to follow the directions given for district and state assessments. When taking these assessments, students should do their own best work to show what they know and can do. 

• Students should not accept help finding answers to test items. 

• Students should not give answers to other students. 

• Students should not tell others what is on the test. 

• There may be consequences if students do not follow directions or if they behave dishonestly.