WHAT ARE MCA TESTS?
MCA stands for Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. The state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards. MCA's are requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Reading and mathematics tests begin in grade 3.
Preparation Resources
Online Student Tutorial - Learn about how to take the MCA tests. This MDE site provides a thorough look at test format, accessibility tools, etc.
MCA Test Item Sampler - Get familiar with the types of questions that will be asked on the math and reading (and Science for grade 5) tests.
MCA Science Test Topic Review (Grades 3 and 4 science standards) - Want to review what students need to know before the grade 5 test?...check out this collection of vocabulary and key ideas.
Learning Resources - Thousands of learning resources to help students improve and achieve. Some activities require installing Adobe Shockwave Player. If it doesn't work in your web browser, try a different one.
MCA RESOURCE NAVIGATION TUTORIAL BELOW
MCA stands for Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. The state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota's academic standards. MCA's are requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Reading and mathematics tests begin in grade 3.
Preparation Resources
Online Student Tutorial - Learn about how to take the MCA tests. This MDE site provides a thorough look at test format, accessibility tools, etc.
MCA Test Item Sampler - Get familiar with the types of questions that will be asked on the math and reading (and Science for grade 5) tests.
MCA Science Test Topic Review (Grades 3 and 4 science standards) - Want to review what students need to know before the grade 5 test?...check out this collection of vocabulary and key ideas.
Learning Resources - Thousands of learning resources to help students improve and achieve. Some activities require installing Adobe Shockwave Player. If it doesn't work in your web browser, try a different one.
MCA RESOURCE NAVIGATION TUTORIAL BELOW