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DATA & ASSESSMENTS // MCCC Codes//Data Privacy

At MNCS testing data informs a small percentage of our decision making for student programs.

We do our best to adhere to the listed dates but may make changes if the need arises.

For any assessment related questions please contact Nick Ryan at 507-248-3353, ext. 243.

Parent Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing 5.3.20

MNCS Testing Calendar

Who takes what test?

Typically our students take some or all of three different standardized tests. Below is a list of what tests are taken by students at MNCS:

K-2nd

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

3rd-4th

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

  • MCA-III Math and Reading, spring, est 3 hours testing time.

5th

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

  • MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science, est. 4.5 hours test time.

6th-7th

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

  • MCA-III Math and Reading, spring, est. 3 hours testing time.

8th

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

  • MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science, est. 4.5 hours test time.

9th

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

10th

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

  • MCA-III Reading, spring, est 1.5 hours test time.

  • ASVAB (Optional) Winter, est 3 hours test time

11th

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

  • MCA-III Math, spring, est. 1.5 hours test time

  • ACT (Optional) Winter, est 3.5 hours test time

12th

  • NWEA MAP Testing, Reading and Math, fall and spring. Est. 4 hrs total test time.

MCA and fall NWEA test results are distributed at October conferences.

MNCS Course Catalog Index

Language Arts

  • 01028 Language Arts–Kindergarten

  • 01029 Language Arts–Grade 1

  • 01030 Language Arts–Grade 2

  • 01031 Language Arts–Grade 3

  • 01032 Language Arts–Grade 4

  • 01033 Language Arts–Grade 5

  • 01034 Language Arts–Grade 6

  • 01035 Language Arts–Grade 7

  • 01993 Seminar/Project–English Language and Literature

Mathematics

  • 02031 Mathematics –Grade 1

  • 02032 Mathematics –Grade 2 

  • 02033 Mathematics –Grade 3

  • 02034 Mathematics –Grade 4

  • 02035 Mathematics –Grade 5 

  • 02036 Mathematics –Grade 6 

  • 02037 Mathematics –Grade 7 

  • 02038 Mathematics –Grade 8

  • 02072 Geometry

  • 02055 Transition Algebra

  • 02142 Algebra II 

  • 02143 Algebra II/Probability and Statistics

Science

  • 03001 Earth Science

  • 03051 Biology

  • 03101 Chemistry

  • 03151 Physics

  • 03214 Seminar/Project –Science

Social Studies

  • 04983 Seminar/Project–Social Sciences and History

Arts

  • 05994 Interdisciplinary Arts

MNCS Digital Tools Information

Minnesota New Country School uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software is utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

We have an inventory of our curriculum, testing, and assessment tools posted at https://www.newcountryschool.com/page/data-and-assessments and include an outline of the student data elements within each tool. This list is maintained and communicated annually to all families at the start of the school year via our school website. 


Please reach out to either Nick Ryan or your student's advisor for additional questions regarding specific digital tools used in classrooms.