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Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD)
The Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (GRAD) are the state tests that fulfill Minnesota’s high school graduation requirement for students who first entered grade 8 in 2005-06 or later. These tests measure student performance on essential skills in Writing, Reading and Mathematics for success in the 21st century. If a student does not satisfy the graduation requirement for an assessment during the first administration, there will be retest opportunities available.
GRAD Component of the MCA-II: An Overview
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How Authorized School Personnel Can Look Up Student Scores on Minnesota Graduation Tests
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| Instructions for using Educator Portal to look up student scores on graduation tests. | |
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Reading and Mathematics GRAD Resources
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| Information about tutorials, item samplers and test specifications that can help students prepare for the GRAD retests. | |
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Reading and Mathematics GRAD Retests: Checklist
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| Information, including a checklist and resources, for the Reading and Mathematics GRAD retests. | |
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Reciprocity Guidelines for High School Graduation
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| A state-by-state listing of tests that are reciprocal with the GRAD tests. | |
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Remediation and Diploma Tests: A Q&A
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| A guide to planning remediation for students taking a GRAD retest. | |
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Test Preparation Suggestions for Teachers and Parents: GRAD
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