MDE State Standards 3

Question 1

Under MDE standards, which mathematics domain is emphasized at the kindergarten level?

Accepted Answer

Counting and Cardinality

Answer

Counting and Cardinality is a primary domain in kindergarten math, focusing on number sense foundations.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'benchmark' in Minnesota's academic standards framework?

Accepted Answer

A specific, measurable skill or knowledge indicator within a standard

Answer

In Minnesota's standards, benchmarks are the specific, measurable statements that describe what students should know and be able to do within a broader standard.

Question 3

Minnesota's Health and Physical Education standards require students to demonstrate competency in which foundational area by end of grade 2?

Accepted Answer

Locomotor and non-locomotor movement skills

Answer

Early elementary HPE standards focus on fundamental movement skills including locomotor (running, jumping) and non-locomotor (bending, twisting) movements.

Question 4

The Minnesota Academic Standards in Arts Education cover how many distinct art disciplines?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

Minnesota's Arts Education standards cover four disciplines: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts — wait, that's five; the correct answer is 5.

Question 5

Which MDE standard area includes benchmarks related to 'computational thinking' and 'digital citizenship'?

Accepted Answer

Computer Science

Answer

Minnesota's Computer Science standards encompass computational thinking, digital citizenship, data and analysis, networks, and cybersecurity.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE State Standards 3