MCA Testing 2012-13

Minnesota Comprehesive Assessment will be implemented with all of grades 3 through 5 students. Please be conscientious of these testing dates.

• MCA Math tests for grades 3-5 will be on-line during the weeks of March 25-28, April 2-5, and April 8-12.
  
• MCA Reading tests for grades 3-5 will be a paper/pencil test on April 16 and 17. 
  
• MCA Science tests for grade 5 only will be on-line April 22, 23 and 24. 
  

Practice resources for the MCA testing are available at the bottom of this page.

Testing tips:  Please make sure your child is in school for these tests as good attendance is a key factor for overall student success. In addition, here are some test-taking tips to keep in mind:

• Be sure your child gets plenty of rest (this is important all the time, but especially for tests days).
• Eat healthy, balanced meals, and have a good breakfast on test days.
• Remind your children not to get discouraged if they don't know an answer. A suggested strategy is to select the best choice at that time and go back to review questions at the end of the testing session.
  

Both paper samples and on-line item samplers, as well as other resources are available for public review at: www.MNStateAssessments.com by clicking on the student/family icon and then item samplers.

Additional Resources for MCA practice:

SciMath MN for Parents

IXL website

Download Item Samplers

MN Parent Center Resources

AH Curriculinks Practice sites

AH Curricu-links