Assessment

Grades

Estimated Time

Results Availability

Resources

Science Minnesota Test of Academic Skills  (MTAS-III)

5, 8, HS

Untimed.

Times will vary for each individual student.

Individual Student Reports will be share with parents in the fall of the following school year.

Science MTAS  results will also be posted on Campus Portal.

MTAS Parent Fact Sheet

Item Samplers

Test Preparation Suggestions for Parents and Teachers

Purpose

MTAS is a performance-based assessment in reading, for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. It is an alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards that feature substantial reductions in the complexity of the academic content standards.

Who Uses Data

•  Parents
•  Special Education Teachers
• Case Managers
•  Administrators
•  Teaching and Learning Staff

Current Use of Data

• Inform classroom teaching and learning.
• Identifies topics that need improvement so teachers can alter teaching methods or adjust instructional time.
• Assess student knowledge and skills relative to the respective MN academic standards.
• Inform instructional and programmatic needs..
• Inform curriculum review needs/priorities.