MDE Student Achievement 2

Question 1

Which MDE measure is used to evaluate how well students who were not proficient are 'catching up' to grade level over time?

Accepted Answer

Growth Index

Answer

The Growth Index measures academic progress for students who have not yet met proficiency standards, tracking whether they are closing the gap.

Question 2

Under Minnesota's accountability system, which student group is specifically identified to ensure achievement gaps are not hidden within overall school averages?

Accepted Answer

English Learner students

Answer

English Learner students are one of several federally required subgroups that Minnesota must disaggregate and report separately to reveal achievement gaps.

Question 3

Minnesota's Multiple Measurement Rating (MMR) for schools combines proficiency, growth, and which additional component?

Accepted Answer

Achievement gap reduction

Answer

MMR incorporates proficiency, growth, and achievement gap reduction (equity metrics) alongside graduation rates to create a comprehensive school rating.

Question 4

Which MCA strand in Reading is most directly aligned with measuring a student's ability to integrate information across multiple texts?

Accepted Answer

Informational Text: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

Answer

The Informational Text strand 'Integration of Knowledge and Ideas' explicitly assesses students' ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.

Question 5

A Minnesota school is identified for 'Targeted Support and Improvement' (TSI). What triggers this designation?

Accepted Answer

A student subgroup consistently underperforms state exit thresholds

Answer

TSI is triggered when a specific student subgroup within a school performs below the level of the lowest-performing schools statewide for multiple years.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE Student Achievement 2