MCA Parent InformationAccountability Programs :

The Assessment division provides information to parents on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCAs). Parent guides and brochures offer suggestions to help students prepare for testing, provide an overview plus answers to frequently asked questions for each test.  Materials are provided in English plus the other nine languages most commonly spoken by Minnesota students.

The Parent Brochure contains questions and answers about the Mathematics, Reading and Science MCA-IIs.

View Parent Brochure in English.  Translations: Arabic, Chinese, Hmong, Khmer (Cambodian), Lao, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese.

Test Preparation Suggestions for Teachers and Parents provides suggestions on ways to help students get ready for Minnesota assessments.  General tips and strategies are included as well as suggestions for individual tests.

View Test Preparation Suggestions in English.  Translations: Arabic, Chinese, Hmong, Khmer (Cambodian), Lao, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese.