Testing
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) state tests are given to evaluate students’ competence in the application of the processes and concepts of the state graduation standards. MTCS uses the MCA data to identify program strengths and weaknesses and to identify student growth.
Assessment Schedules
As a parent/guardian, there are things you can do to help prepare students for testing time:
*Graduation Requirement
Students first enrolled in Grade 8 in 2012–2013 and later must be provided the opportunity to participate in a district-provided college entrance exam in grade 11 or grade 12. (education.state.mn.us)
Graduation Assessment Requirements
Graduation assessment requirements are based on when students first enrolled in grade 8.