Minnesota Science Assessment Update

Science MCA-IV Under Development

With the new standards being implemented, the Science MCA-IV test specifications have been developed and are now posted on the MDE website.

The first science MCA-IV will occur in the spring of 2025 when full implementation of the 2019 science standards is required. Till then, the science MCA will assess the 2009 standards.

Minnesota Department of Education
Assessment and Testing-Science
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113 651-582-8551

Judi Iverson
Science Assessment Specialist | Statewide Student Assessment and Data Analytics
651-582-8651

Jim Wood, Ed.S.
Science Assessment Specialist | Statewide Student Assessment and Data Analytics
651-582-8541