MDE Academic Assessments 4

Question 1

Minnesota schools are required to report MCA results disaggregated by subgroups. Which of the following is NOT a federally required disaggregated subgroup under ESSA?

Accepted Answer

Students who participate in extracurricular activities

Answer

ESSA requires disaggregation by race/ethnicity, EL status, disability status, and economic disadvantage, but not extracurricular participation.

Question 2

What is the purpose of Minnesota's Reading Well by Third Grade law in relation to academic assessments?

Accepted Answer

It requires identification of students not reading at grade level and mandates intervention and family notification

Answer

Minnesota's Reading Well by Third Grade law requires schools to identify students not reading at grade level and provide early literacy interventions with parent notification.

Question 3

When reviewing MCA data, what does 'student growth' measure compared to 'proficiency'?

Accepted Answer

Growth measures how much a student's score improved from one year to the next; proficiency measures whether the student met the standards benchmark

Answer

Growth measures year-over-year score change for individual students, while proficiency indicates whether a student met the standards benchmark in a given year.

Question 4

Which accommodation is commonly permitted for students with IEPs or 504 plans during Minnesota MCA administration?

Accepted Answer

Extended time on test sections as specified in the student's plan

Answer

Extended time is one of the most common MCA accommodations provided to students with IEPs or 504 plans, as long as it is documented in the plan.

Question 5

Minnesota's Academic Standards in which subject area require students to demonstrate proficiency on the MCA at the high school level for the first time in grade 11?

Accepted Answer

Science

Answer

The MCA Science assessment is administered in high school, typically in grade 10 or 11, depending on when students complete the relevant biology coursework.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE Academic Assessments 4