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GRAD General Information
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. The GRAD is first administered as follows:
- Writing: Grade 9
- Reading: Grade 10
- Mathematics: Grade 11
Additional information is provided below on these tests, including a brochure for parents and suggestions for preparing for the tests.
GRAD Component of the MCA-II: An Overview
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Reading GRAD Resources for Students
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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 GRAD Retests: Checklist
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| Information, including a checklist and resources, for the Reading GRAD retests. | |
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Test Preparation Suggestions for Teachers and Parents: GRAD
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