Mississippi Assessments
Mississippi Statewide Assessments
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Test Name |
Given |
Type of Administration |
About |
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Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP)
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Grades 3-8, & ALG I and ENG II, USH, BIO 5th & 8th Grade Science |
Online: Questar & Data Recognition Corporation
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Assesses all students in grades 3-8 in Reading, Language Arts, Math, Algebra, English II , US History, Biology (Graduation Requirements) Assesses students in grades 5 and 8 in the area of science. |
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Mississippi Academic Assessment Program - Alternate (MAAP-A) |
Grades 3-12 |
Paper/Pencil |
Serves as an alternate assessment of the MAAP tests for students with significant cognitive disabilities. |
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English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) |
K-12 |
Online: LASlinks Assessment System |
This assessment is given annually to monitor English learners' progress in acquiring Academic English |
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Mississippi K-3 Assessment Support System (MKAS 2) Screener Assessment, K-Readiness Assessment & 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment |
K-3 |
Online: mkas.renlearn.com |
Screener: Provides a critical look at students strengths and needs/K-Readiness give a parent and teacher a understanding of what children are able to do upon entering school/3rd grade reading summative will determine minimum level of competency in reading. |
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ACT State Testing (MDE pays for) |
Students that are classified as Juniors |
Paper and Pencil |
College readiness assessment |
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ACT District Testing (RCSD pays for) |
Students that are classified as Sophomores | Paper and Pencil | College readiness assessment |
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ACT WorkKeys (MDE/RCSD pays for) |
Students that are classified as Juniors | Online | Measures essential workplace skills that can affect job performance and increase opportunities for career changes and advancement |