MDE College and Career Readiness Assessments 2

Question 1

Which MDE-administered assessment is used to measure college readiness in 11th-grade Minnesota students?

Accepted Answer

ACT

Answer

Minnesota provides the ACT to all 11th-grade students at no cost as the state's college readiness assessment.

Question 2

What does the ACT WorkKeys assessment primarily measure?

Accepted Answer

Career readiness and workplace skills

Answer

ACT WorkKeys measures foundational workplace skills such as applied math, workplace documents, and business writing.

Question 3

At what grade level do Minnesota students typically take the PSAT 8/9?

Accepted Answer

Grades 8 or 9

Answer

The PSAT 8/9 is designed for students in grades 8 or 9 to begin measuring college and career readiness skills early.

Question 4

Which score on the ACT indicates that a student is on track for college readiness in a given subject according to ACT benchmarks?

Accepted Answer

Meeting or exceeding the ACT College Readiness Benchmark for that subject

Answer

ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are subject-specific minimum scores that predict a 50% chance of earning a B or better in a corresponding first-year college course.

Question 5

Which Minnesota program provides free ACT testing to all eligible 11th-grade public school students?

Accepted Answer

MDE's Statewide ACT Administration

Answer

MDE administers the ACT statewide to 11th graders at no cost, ensuring equitable access to college readiness measurement.

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MDE College and Career Readiness Assessments 2