MCA Support
The purpose of this page is to provide support and resources for families to help best prepare their students for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.
| Math Information |
Reading Information |
Science Information |
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MCA Math Information
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Online and PDF Item Sampler Test Practice (You need to view online samplers in the Firefox browser) |
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| Online Sampler Math Answer Keys | State Math Expectations |
| Online Tutorial on How to Use Online Samplers | Downloading Firefox |
| General Resources about Online Assessments |
Minnesota Department of Education |
There is only one administration of the math test allowed. Please see the dates below to determine when students will be participating in the assessment.
| Grade | Math Dates |
| 3rd Grade | 4/30-5/7 |
| 4th Grade | 4/30--5/7 |
| 5th Grade | 4/15-4/19 |
| 6th Grade | 4/29-4/30 |
| 7th Grade | 4/22-4/23 |
| 8th Grade | 5/7-5/8 |
MCA Reading Information
The Reading MCAs will be similar to previous years in that they are taken using the paper-pencil mode.
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Online and PDF Item Sampler Test Practice (You need to view online samplers in the Firefox browser) |
State Reading Expectations | Minnesota Department of Education Information |
There is only one administration of the reading test allowed. Please see the dates below to determine when students will be participating in the assessment.
| Grade | Reading Dates |
| 3rd Grade | 4/16-4/17 |
| 4th Grade | 4/16-4/17 |
| 5th Grade | 4/23-4/24 |
| 6th Grade | 4/23-4/24 |
| 7th Grade | 4/30-5/1 |
| 8th Grade | 4/30-5/1 |
MCA Science Information
The Science MCAs will be similar to previous years in that they are taken in grades 5 and 8. They are also taken by students finishing their biology requirement, typically 10th graders. This assessment is taken online.
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Online Item Sampler Test Practice (You need to view online samplers in the Firefox browser) |
Online Tutorial on How to Use Online Samplers |
| State Science Expectations | Downloading Firefox |
| General Resources About Online Assessments | Minnesota Department of Education Information |
There is only one administration of the science test allowed. Please see the dates below to determine when students will be participating in the assessment.
| Grade | Science Dates |
| 5th Grade | 5/10-5/13 |
| 8th Grade | 5/14-5/15 |
| 10th Grade | Between 3/18-5/17 |
Staff Support Links
Online Pre-Test Practice Tutorial - 21 minutes