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The Science Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-Series II (MCA-II) and the Mathematics Test for English Language Learners (MTELL) are Minnesota's current computer-delivered assessments. Also, retests of the Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (GRAD) will be delivered by computer beginning in Fall 2008. Accommodated paper forms will be available only for those students who are blind or visually impaired. General education students will take the online version of these assessments.
The Minnesota Online Assessments Website hosted by Pearson Educational Measurement, contains software, manuals, minimum requirements, training and other resources related to online testing. The link can be found under Related Links.
Online Discussion Forum for Technology Staff: A discussion forum is available for technology staff to collaborate on implementing online testing in Minnesota schools. For detailed instructions please see "Online Testing Discussion Forum: Access Instructions" in the document list below. Once you're signed up, you can access the forum by clicking the link under Related Links on this page.
Headphones for Online Tests
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| Information on headphones for assessments with an audio component | |
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Online Testing Discussion Forum: Access Instructions
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| Step-by-step instructions on how to join the discussion forum, created for district technology staff to seek advice and share best practices related to the technical aspects of statewide online testing | |
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Resources for Online Testing
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| Resources for procuring additional computers and headphones | |
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Summary of Online Testing Updates, 2008-09
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| A summary of technical updates related to online testing that have been sent out via the Assessment division's weekly newsletter or Pearson memos. | |