MDE State Standards 2

Question 1

Under Minnesota Academic Standards, which strand of the English Language Arts standards specifically addresses informational text comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Reading Informational Text

Answer

The Reading Informational Text strand addresses comprehension of nonfiction, technical, and informational materials.

Question 2

Minnesota's academic standards for mathematics are organized by grade level through grade 8 and then by what for high school?

Accepted Answer

Course or conceptual category

Answer

High school math standards in Minnesota are organized by course or conceptual category rather than individual grade levels.

Question 3

The MDE's Social Studies standards are organized around how many core strands?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

Minnesota Social Studies standards are organized around 5 core strands: Citizenship and Government, Economics, Geography, History, and Historical Thinking Skills.

Question 4

Which MDE science standard framework emphasizes three-dimensional learning aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards approach?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Science (2019)

Answer

The 2019 Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Science adopted three-dimensional learning: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts.

Question 5

According to Minnesota state standards, at what grade level are students first expected to demonstrate understanding of the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Grade 5

Answer

Grade 5 social studies standards in Minnesota include benchmarks related to the U.S. Constitution and foundational government documents.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE State Standards 2