MDE College and Career Readiness Assessments 3

Question 1

Which four subject areas are assessed on the ACT taken by Minnesota 11th graders?

Accepted Answer

English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

1–36

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

All 11th-grade students enrolled in public schools

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

22

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

ACT WorkKeys

Answer

ACT WorkKeys focuses on applied workplace skills, making it the primary career-technical readiness assessment in Minnesota's system.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test