ATLAS Math & Literacy Screener

ATLAS Math & Literacy Screener

Math & Literacy screeners evaluate students' readiness to tackle grade-level work and help prepare for end-of-year assessments.

FAQs

Q: Which students need to take the Math & Literacy screener?

A: Students in specified grades will need to take this screener. See state-specific requirements below.

Q: When will this screener be administered?

A: Screening frequency and timing varies by state and grade level. See state-specific schedules below.

Q: Is this screener virtual or in-person?

A: Delivery method varies by state. See state-specific information below.

Q: How do I schedule this screener?

A: Scheduling process varies by state and assessment platform. See state-specific instructions below.

Q: What should my student expect during the screener? How long will it take?

A: Duration and format vary by state and platform. Most assessments take 30-60 minutes and are not strictly timed.

Q: Can I opt my student out of this screener?

A: Students cannot opt out of required state screeners.

State-Specific Information

Arkansas (ATLAS)

• Uses ATLAS screener specifically
• Covers grades K-3 only
• K-2 students tested twice per year (Fall and Winter)
• 3rd grade students tested once per year (Fall only)
• Administered in-person with proctor bringing device
• Takes approximately 30 minutes
• Parents wait outside testing room

Arkansas-specific information:

ATLAS screens Arkansas students in grades K-3 to evaluate their readiness to tackle grade-level work.

Grade-specific scheduling:

• Students in grades K-2 take this screener two times a year: in the Fall and Winter
• Students in third grade take this screener once a year, in the Fall

Format: This screener is administered in-person. A proctor will meet you on-site and bring the device. Each session takes around thirty minutes. Parents can sit outside of the testing room.

Scheduling: Our team will reach out to help you schedule a time through Calendly!

Resources:

• Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education - K-3 ATLAS Screener & K-2 Content Assessments
• ATLAS K-3 Screener Parent Information One-Pager

Iowa

• Uses FastBridge for Kindergarten, Exact Path for grades 1-6
• Covers grades K-6
• Administered three times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring)
• Virtual delivery
• Kindergarten requires scheduling with proctor via Zoom
• Grades 1-6 access through OpenEd platform during testing windows
• Duration 45-60 minutes for FastBridge (Kindergarten)

Iowa-specific information:

Students in grades K-6 are screened three times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

Platform by grade:

• OpenEd kindergarteners take this screener through FastBridge
• OpenEd students in grades 1-6 take this screener through Exact Path

Format: This screener is virtual.

Scheduling:

• Exact Path (Grades 1-6): Assessments can be accessed through your student's library in the OpenEd platform during indicated testing windows. No separate scheduling needed.
• FastBridge (Kindergarten): Our team will help you schedule a time with a proctor via Zoom.

Duration: FastBridge (Kindergarten) takes 45-60 minutes and is not timed.

Resources:

• FastBridge: Assessments for Reading, Math, and SEB
• Iowa Department of Education - School Accountability Under ESSA

Minnesota

• Uses FastBridge screener
• Covers grades K-8
• Screens specifically for dyslexia in addition to grade-level readiness
• Administered three times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring)
• Virtual delivery via Zoom with proctor
• Different setup requirements for K-1 vs 2nd-8th grades
• Secure PDF with login info sent day before
• Duration 45-60 minutes

Minnesota-specific information:

Minnesota FastBridge screens K-8 students three times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to screen for dyslexia and determine readiness to master grade-level work in Math and Literacy.

Format: This screener is administered virtually via Zoom with a proctor present.

Scheduling: Our team will be in touch to help you find a time that works via Calendly!

What to expect:

• Most students complete this screener within 45-60 minutes (not timed)
• One day before testing, you'll receive a secure PDF via email with login information
• Join the Zoom link at your scheduled time

Device setup by grade:

• Kindergarteners and 1st graders: Need one window open for Zoom on a video-capable device (no phones)
• 2nd-8th graders: Need two windows - one for Zoom, one for FastBridge login site (proctor assists with setup)

Resources:

• Minnesota State Read Act
• Minnesota Read Act Screening Requirements
• Information for family members who assist students with computer-based FastBridge
• FastBridge Technical Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades need to take math and literacy screeners?

This varies by state: Arkansas tests grades K-3, Iowa tests grades K-6, and Minnesota tests grades K-8. All states use these screeners to evaluate students' readiness for grade-level work.

How often are math and literacy screeners administered?

Frequency varies by state and grade: Arkansas tests K-2 twice yearly (Fall/Winter) and 3rd grade once (Fall only). Iowa and Minnesota test all eligible grades three times yearly (Fall, Winter, Spring).

Are the screeners taken online or in-person?

Arkansas administers screeners in-person with a proctor bringing the device. Iowa and Minnesota use virtual delivery, with Iowa's Kindergarten FastBridge and Minnesota's assessments conducted via Zoom with proctor supervision.

How long do the screeners take to complete?

Most screeners take 30-60 minutes and are not strictly timed. Arkansas ATLAS takes about 30 minutes, while Iowa FastBridge and Minnesota FastBridge typically take 45-60 minutes.

Can students opt out of these required screeners?

No, students cannot opt out of state-required math and literacy screeners. These assessments are mandatory for all eligible students in the specified grade ranges.