MDE Student Achievement 3

Question 1

A district's MCA Reading results show a large gap between students with disabilities and the general population. Under ESSA, which plan component obligates the district to address this?

Accepted Answer

Targeted Support and Improvement Plan

Answer

When a subgroup such as students with disabilities consistently underperforms, the district must develop a Targeted Support and Improvement Plan outlining specific interventions.

Question 2

Which statistical method does Minnesota use to measure student academic growth on the MCA?

Accepted Answer

Student Growth Percentile (SGP)

Answer

Minnesota uses the Student Growth Percentile (SGP) model, which compares a student's growth to academically similar peers across the state.

Question 3

For the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, which grade band first introduces algebraic thinking as a major domain in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Grades 6–8

Answer

Algebraic reasoning becomes a dominant domain in the MCA Mathematics framework beginning in grades 6–8, building toward high school algebra standards.

Question 4

What does a Student Growth Percentile (SGP) of 65 indicate about a Minnesota student's performance?

Accepted Answer

The student grew more than 65% of academically similar peers

Answer

An SGP of 65 means the student demonstrated more growth than 65% of students with similar prior MCA scores, regardless of whether they are proficient.

Question 5

Which MDE assessment is the primary statewide measure of science achievement for Minnesota students?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment–Science (MCA-Science)

Answer

The MCA-Science is administered in grades 5, 8, and high school and serves as Minnesota's official accountability measure for science proficiency.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE Student Achievement 3