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Robbinsdale Area Schools: 2021 MCA Test Dates

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment is an online assessment containing multiple choice and technology enhanced items.

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Press release from Robbinsdale Area Schools:

Apr 6 2021

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment is an online assessment containing multiple choice and technology enhanced items.

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To measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards and meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
Source of Requirement: Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30 and ESSA

  • State testing window: March 8 - May 7, 2021
  • Elementary students
    • reading: April 14, in-person learners only; April 15 and 16, distance and in-person learners
    • math: April 20 and 22, distance and in-person learners
  • Middle school students
    • reading: week of April 19, in-person learners; April 21, distance learners
    • math: week of April 19, in-person learners; April 21, distance learners
  • High school students
    • reading: April 14, distance and in-person learners
    • math: April 21, distance and in-person learners

    • Additional Information

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  • Reading - grades 3-5: estimated assessment time is 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours
  • Reading - grades 6-8: estimated assessment time is 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours
  • Reading - grade 10: estimated assessment time is 2 to 3 hours
  • Math - grades 3-5: estimated assessment time is 1 1/2 to 2 hours
  • Math - grades 6-8: estimated assessment time is 2 to 2 1/2 hours
  • Math - grade 11: estimated assessment time is 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours
  • State testing window: March 8 - May 14 2021
  • Elementary students: April 27 and 29, distance and in-person learners
  • Middle school students: week of April 19, in-person learners; April 28, distance learners
  • High school students: April 28, distance and in-person learners

    • Additional Information

  • Science, grade 5: estimated assessment time is 1 1/2 to 2 hours
  • Science, grade 8: estimated assessment time is 1 1/2 to 2 hours
  • Science, high school (generally grade 10): estimated assessment time is 2 to 2 1/2 hours

  • Results mailed to families, and available in an online portal in early September.

    • This press release was produced by Robbinsdale Area Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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