Testing
Students at Bultum Academy take all required state assessments. Additionally, students take internal assessments with their classroom teacher to track progress and help inform instruction. Bultum Academy balances the number and type of assessments to preserve instructional time.
Parent Guardian Guide to Statewide Testing and Refusal to Test Form
Assesment Calendar
At Bultum Academy, we have a detailed assessment calendar designed to monitor and support each student’s academic progress throughout the year. This calendar outlines key assessment dates, including formative and summative evaluations, ensuring that students receive regular feedback and support tailored to their individual needs. By tracking progress systematically, we can provide timely interventions and celebrate achievements, fostering a continuous and supportive learning environment.
Fastbridge
FASTbridge Testing (Formative Assessment System for Teachers) is a comprehensive assessment tool used in schools to evaluate students’ academic skills and progress. Developed by educators and researchers at the University of Minnesota, FASTbridge is designed to be a quick, efficient, and reliable way of assessing student performance in reading, math, and social-emotional behavior from kindergarten through 12th grade.
NWEA
NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) is a not-for-profit organization that provides research-based assessments to help educators measure student growth and proficiency. The most well-known assessment from NWEA is the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Growth test, which is widely used in schools to assess student performance in subjects such as reading, math, language usage, and science from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Access Test
ACCESS for ELLs (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners) is a large-scale English language proficiency assessment administered to students in K-12 who are identified as English language learners (ELLs). Developed by the WIDA Consortium, this test measures students’ ability to understand and use English in academic settings, assessing the four language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.