OPLA's

I googled OPLAs, so I could write down what the letters stand for to share. The top result of my google search, a blog entry I wrote two years ago about OPLAs that says, I don't know what they mean. On longer days at school, among staff, we joke they are the "Oompa Loompa" Tests, referring to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters. Basically, it is the practice test for the MCAs (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment).

Thankfully, we have Milaca Curriculum Director, Mr. Wedin to help us set put the test and troubleshoot any technological glitches.

Mr. Greninger and Ms. Leom's classes were ready to take the Math version on Monday. The unplanned evacuation moved the test to Tuesday. On Wednesday, we took the Reading version.

Participating in any Minnesota State-wide testing is highly regulated with training and protocols to make sure every student has a fair and equitable experience. This is students in Ms. Leom's class opening their computers and beginning to load the site. Everything that follows you will need to ask your fourth grader to tell you more!