MDE College and Career Readiness Assessments 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which four subject areas are assessed on the ACT taken by Minnesota 11th graders?
- English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science (Correct answer)
- Writing, History, Science, and Math
- Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Art
- English, Literature, Algebra, and Biology
Correct answer: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science
The ACT consists of four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with an optional Writing section.
Question 2: What is the composite score range for the ACT?
- 1–36 (Correct answer)
- 200–800
- 0–100
- 1–45
Correct answer: 1–36
The ACT composite score is the average of the four section scores, each ranging from 1 to 36.
Question 3: In Minnesota, which students are required to participate in the statewide ACT administration?
- All 11th-grade students enrolled in public schools (Correct answer)
- Only students applying to four-year universities
- Students who scored below proficiency on 8th-grade MCA
- 10th graders who opt in voluntarily
Correct answer: All 11th-grade students enrolled in public schools
Minnesota requires all 11th-grade public school students to participate in the statewide ACT as part of the CCR assessment system.
Question 4: What is the ACT College Readiness Benchmark score for Mathematics?
- 22 (Correct answer)
- 18
- 24
- 20
Correct answer: 22
The ACT College Readiness Benchmark for Mathematics is a score of 22, predicting readiness for college-level math coursework.
Question 5: Which MDE assessment is specifically designed to assess career-technical readiness in addition to college readiness?
- ACT WorkKeys (Correct answer)
- PSAT 10
- NAEP
- Smarter Balanced
Correct answer: ACT WorkKeys
ACT WorkKeys focuses on applied workplace skills, making it the primary career-technical readiness assessment in Minnesota's system.
Question 6: How are Minnesota CCR assessment results reported to families?
- Through individual student score reports that include benchmarks and next steps (Correct answer)
- Only in aggregate to district administrators
- Verbally by teachers at parent-teacher conferences
- Via a numeric rank among all state students
Correct answer: Through individual student score reports that include benchmarks and next steps
Families receive individual score reports that compare results to College Readiness Benchmarks and suggest actionable next steps.
Question 7: What does 'CCR' stand for in the context of Minnesota statewide assessments?
- College and Career Readiness (Correct answer)
- Curriculum and Competency Review
- Classroom and Community Results
- Core Content Requirements
Correct answer: College and Career Readiness
CCR stands for College and Career Readiness, reflecting the goal of preparing students for post-secondary success.
MDE College and Career Readiness Assessments 3
Which four subject areas are assessed on the ACT taken by Minnesota 11th graders?