MDE College and Career Readiness Assessments 4

Question 1

Which federal law requires states like Minnesota to include a college and career readiness assessment in their accountability systems?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

ESSA requires states to include at least one CCR assessment in high school as part of their federally approved accountability plans.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the ACT College Readiness Benchmark for English?

Accepted Answer

A score of 18, predicting a 50% chance of earning a B or better in a first-year English composition course

Answer

The ACT English benchmark is 18, and meeting it predicts a 50% or greater chance of success in college-level English courses.

Question 3

How does Minnesota use CCR assessment data in its school accountability framework?

Accepted Answer

As one indicator in the multiple-measure school report card system

Answer

Minnesota incorporates CCR assessment results as one of several measures in its ESSA-aligned school report cards alongside MCA proficiency and graduation rates.

Question 4

What accommodation is available for students with disabilities taking the statewide ACT in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Approved accommodations such as extended time, braille, or large print, as documented in their IEP or 504 plan

Answer

Students with IEPs or 504 plans may receive approved ACT accommodations consistent with their documented needs.

Question 5

What is the NAEP, and how does it relate to Minnesota's CCR assessments?

Accepted Answer

The National Assessment of Educational Progress; it provides state-level benchmarking data but is not used for individual student reporting

Answer

NAEP is a federal assessment that gives MDE comparative data on student achievement across states but does not produce individual student scores.

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MDE College and Career Readiness Assessments 4