MDE Accountability Systems 3

Question 1

What is the minimum subgroup size (n-size) Minnesota uses before a student subgroup's data is publicly reported in accountability dashboards?

Accepted Answer

10 students

Answer

Minnesota uses a minimum n-size of 10 students before a subgroup's results are reported to protect student privacy and ensure statistical reliability.

Question 2

Which component of the MMR specifically rewards schools for moving students from 'does not meet' to 'partially meets' or higher proficiency levels?

Accepted Answer

Growth component

Answer

The Growth component of the MMR recognizes individual student progress on assessments, crediting schools for moving students up the proficiency scale.

Question 3

A Minnesota Focus school is primarily characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A significant achievement gap between the highest- and lowest-performing subgroups

Answer

Focus schools are identified because of large achievement gaps between their highest-performing and lowest-performing student subgroups.

Question 4

Under Minnesota's accountability system, which office within MDE oversees the identification and support of Priority and Focus schools?

Accepted Answer

Division of School Support

Answer

MDE's Division of School Support is responsible for identifying schools needing improvement and coordinating state-level support and interventions.

Question 5

How does Minnesota incorporate the participation rate requirement into its accountability system?

Accepted Answer

Schools that fall below 95% participation may be flagged and face consequences even if other indicators are met

Answer

Federal law requires 95% assessment participation, and Minnesota flags schools that fall below this threshold, which can affect their accountability standing.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE Accountability Systems 3