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MDE is currently finalizing the Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs), previously named Achievement Level Descriptors, that describe learning of the grade-level expectations set by benchmarks in the Minnesota Academic Standards. The PLDs are used to describe what it means to be proficient on the Science MCA-IV and Science Alternate MCA (Alt MCA) following the first administration in Spring 2025 .
As part of the drafting process, MDE is holding a public review period to collect feedback from educators and community members on the latest draft of the Science MCA/Alt MCA PLDs. This feedback will ensure that multiple perspectives throughout Minnesota are considered in the development of the final version of the documents.
View the draft Science MCA-IV Performance Level Descriptors and the feedback survey on the Statewide Assessments page of the MDE website.
View the draft Science and Reading Alt MCA Performance Level Descriptors and the feedback survey on the Alternate Assessments page of the Testing 1, 2, 3 website.
MDE will be taking feedback until Sept. 27. If you have any questions, contact mde.testing@state.mn.us.
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