RICAS

When will my child take the RICAS? ELA testing will be the week of April 17th – April 21st. 

Math testing will be the week of May 15th to May 19th.

       ELA Testing 

• Grade 3 April 18th and April 20th 
• Grade 4 April 19th and April 21st
• Grade 5 April 19th and April 21st

      Math Testing 

• Grade 3 May 16th and May 18th 
• Grade 4 May 17th and May 19th 
• Grade 5 May 17th and Math 19th 

 

What is RICAS? The Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) is a high-quality assessment that fulfills federal requirements for annual assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for students in grades 3-8.

 

Why is it important ? RICAS gives teachers, students, and families information about student progress, school performance, and how to improve teaching.

 

 How will I know how my child performed on the 2023 RICAS assessment? In the fall, families will receive a detailed performance report.

 

How long are RICAS assessments? The ELA assessment is two sessions that last 120-150 minutes.  The math assessment is two sessions that last 90-120  minutes.  All students will have extended time if needed.  

 

What types of questions will my child be asked? Students will answer different types of questions to measure understanding in ELA and mathematics, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, “technology enhanced” questions like drag-and-drop, and written responses.  You can view RICAS practice tests at RICAS.peasronsupport.com