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About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in math in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school.
• The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
• Students must pass the grade 10 reading and grade 11 math MCA-II exams in order to graduate from high school.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

See Minnesota's state standards

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About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing.
• The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
• Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview

See Minnesota's state standards  

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 Minnesota used Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (MCA-II/GRAD) to test students in grade 9 in writing.
• The MCA-II/GRAD is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota.
• Students must pass the MCA-II/GRAD in order to graduate from high school.
• The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Minnesota: An Overview