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MCA General Information
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards and meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind. The reading and mathematics tests are used to determine whether schools and districts have made adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward all students being proficient in 2014. Science is required for No Child Left Behind but is not included in AYP calculations at this time.
Reading and mathematics tests are given in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. Science tests are given in grades 5, 8 and once in high school, depending on when students complete their life sciences curriculum.
Cognitive Levels on the MCA-II
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| An introduction to cognitive levels with examples of how they are used in the Reading, Math and Science MCA-IIs. | |
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MCA-II Scale Scores and Achievement Levels
92Kb (4/18/08)
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MCA Test Preparation Suggestions for Teachers and Parents
87Kb (11/13/07)
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Science MCA General Information
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Computer-delivered Assessment Resources for Science
306Kb (10/2/08)
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| A summary of the two types of resources available to help familiarize students and staff with the science test: item samplers and classroom assessments. | |
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Science Assessment in the High School
54Kb (4/2/08)
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| Identifies which students will take the high school Science MCA-II in the 2007-2008 school year. | |
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Science MCA-II Fact Sheet
90Kb (11/7/08)
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| An overview of the Science MCA-II | |
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Science MCA-II: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
131Kb (11/20/08)
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| Answers to frequently asked questions about test content, requirements, curriculum implications and teacher involvement | |