Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment II

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards and meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind. The reading and mathematics tests are used to determine whether schools and districts have made adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward all students being proficient in 2014. Science is required for No Child Left Behind but is not included in AYP calculations at this time.

Reading and mathematics tests are given in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. Science tests are given in grades 5, 8 and once in high school, depending on when students complete their life sciences curriculum.

MCA Test Dates:

• April 14 and 15 all day segments 1-4, one day math, on day reading: grades 3-8 and 10 & 11
• April 14 – 9th writing
• April 28: 5th Science, April 29th 8th Science, April 30 10th Science

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