NWEA Map Growth
Meade 46-1 uses MAP Growth in grades K-10 for English Language Arts and math, as well as grades 6-10 for science. MAP Growth is a computer-adaptive test. If a student answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This type of assessment challenges top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level. MAP Growth uses a RIT scale to accurately measure what students know, regardless of their grade level. It also measures growth over time, allowing you to track student progress through the school year and across multiple years. The MAP Growth is given three times a school year:
Fall: September 5-26, 2017
Winter: December 1, 2017 -January 11, 2018
Spring: April 28-May 16, 2018
ACCESS for ELLs
January 29 – March 2, 2018
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is a secure large-scale English language proficiency assessment administered to Kindergarten through 12th grade students who have been identified as English language learners (ELLs). It is given annually in to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is aligned with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and assesses each of the four language domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. The assessment is available in both paper-based and online formats for Grades 1-12, while Kindergarten and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs are paper-based tests.
Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment
March 7 – May 4, 2018
The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment measures student achievement in relation to our state standards in the areas of English language arts and mathematics. The online test uses adaptive testing technologies to the greatest extent possible to provide meaningful feedback and actionable data that teachers and other educators can use to help students succeed. In addition to providing overall scores in those two subjects, score reports will provide information on student performance in the following areas:
- English: reading, writing, listening, and research
- Math: concepts and procedures; problem solving and modeling/data analysis; and communicating reasoning
South Dakota Science Assessment
April 2 – May 4, 2018
The South Dakota Science Assessment measures student achievement in relation to our new state standards that were adopted in May 2015. As the test is organized around new standards, this spring will be a field test of new items and content organization.This means that reporting, if any, will be limited since standards for comparison cannot be determined until after testing is complete. Any results will be raw scores with no levels of achievement. The test will be given on the computer.
South Dakota Science Alternative Assessment
March 26 – April 20, 2018
The South Dakota Science Assessment measures student achievement in relation to our new state standards that were adopted in May 2015. The assessment is administered on a computer and results will be available fall of the following school year.
MSAA (Alternative Assessment for ELA and Math)
March 19 – May 4, 2018
Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) in the areas of English language arts and mathematics is an assessment developed for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The MSAA is based on alternate achievement standards which have been derived from and are connected to the state’s achievement standards. The overall goal of the MSAA is to make sure that all students achieve increasingly higher academic outcomes and leave high school ready for such post-high school options such as college, career, and community participation.
Sturgis Elementary
Smarter Balanced Assessment
3rd and 4th Grades:
April 10-13, 2018: ELA
April 16-20, 2018: Math
Sturgis Intermediate
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 10-13, 2018: ELA
April 16-20, 2018: Math
Science
April 25, 2018
Piedmont Valley Elementary
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 3-19, 2018: ELA & Math
Science
April 3-6, 2018: 5th grade
Whitewood Elementary
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 16 & 17, 2018: 3rd Grade, 4th grade, 5th grade
Science
April 9-13, 2018: 5th grade
Atall
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 10, 11, 17, 18, & 19, 2018: 3rd Grade - 8th grade
Science
April 10, 11, 17, 18, & 19, 2018: 5th grade, 8th grade
Elm Springs
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 9-12, 2018: 3rd Grade - 8th grade
Science
April 9-12, 2018: 5th grade, 8th grade
Enning/Union Center
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 10, 11,17, 18, & 19, 2018
Grades 3rd- 5th; Grades 7th & 8th
Science
April 10, 11,17, 18, & 19, 2018
Grade 5th & Grade 8th
Hereford
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 16 & 18, 2018: ELA (3rd Grade - 8th grade)
April 19 & 20, 2018: Math (3rd Grade - 8th grade)
Science
April 17, 2018: 5th grade, 8th grade
Opal
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 10, 11, 17, & 18, 2018: Math (3rd Grade - 8th grade)
April 10, 11, 17, & 18, 2018: ELA (3rd Grade - 8th grade)
Science
April 10, 11, 17, & 18, 2018: Session 1 (5th , 8th)
April 10, 11, 17, & 18, 2018: Session 2 (5th, 8th)
April 10, 11, 17, & 18, 2018: Session 3 (5th, 8th)
Sturgis Williams Middle School
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 9 - April 12, 2018: 7th grade, 8th grade
April 16 - 18, 2018: 6th grade
Science
April 23 - 26, 2018: 8th grade
- NO TESTING on Thursday, April 19 due to track meet @ Lead
- Friday, April 20, 2018: Finish 6th Grade Testing
- Monday, April 30 - Thursday, May 3, 2018: MAKE UP ASSESSMENTS
- Smarter Balanced Testing Deadline: Friday, May 4, 2018
Sturgis Brown High School
Smarter Balanced Assessment
April 18 & 26: ELA
April 19 & 25: Math
Science
Thur, April 26 - Practice Science test
Mon, April 30 - Day 1 of Science Testing
Tue, May 1 - Day 2 of Science Testing
Wed, May 2 - Day 3 of Science Testing