MDE Assessment Framework 5

Question 1

A district's assessment coordinator reviews 'growth' data rather than only proficiency data. What advantage does growth data provide?

Accepted Answer

It shows whether students are making academic progress regardless of their starting point

Answer

Growth measures capture academic progress over time, allowing educators to see improvement even for students who have not yet reached proficiency.

Question 2

What is the primary difference between 'achievement' and 'growth' as reported in Minnesota's accountability system?

Accepted Answer

Achievement reflects current performance level; growth reflects change in performance over time

Answer

Achievement is a snapshot of where a student performs at a given point; growth tracks how much a student's performance changed from one year to the next.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a permitted MCA test accommodation for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Having a parent answer questions on the student's behalf

Answer

Accommodations must be used by the student themselves; having a parent answer for the student would compromise the validity of the assessment.

Question 4

In the MDE framework, 'universal design for assessment' (UDA) means:

Accepted Answer

Creating assessments accessible to the widest possible range of students from the outset

Answer

UDA embeds accessibility features into the test design from the beginning, reducing the need for after-the-fact accommodations.

Question 5

A school is identified for 'Comprehensive Support and Improvement' (CSI) under ESSA. What condition typically triggers this designation?

Accepted Answer

The school is among the lowest-performing 5% of all title I schools in the state

Answer

CSI designation under ESSA is triggered when a school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing 5% of Title I schools based on statewide assessment and other indicators.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE Assessment Framework 5