Third grade is the first year your child will take the MCA III (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) tests in Reading and Math. The Reading test will be taken on paper and the Math test will be taken on the computer.
The tests are scheduled as follows: April 16-18-Reading MCA Test April 26, 27, 30-Math MCA Test To prepare for the tests we will have practice booklets for both subjects that offer the students lots of sample questions similar to questions they will see on the tests. In Math we also use material that reviews the standards that the test is based on. Much of the Math test is made up of word problems so we will pay close attention to what the problem is asking so the students can decide how to solve it. |
How can you help?
1. Make sure your child gets enough rest each night so he or she can be attentive each day at school. 2. Make sure your child has breakfast each day. If there isn't time at home, our school food service offers breakfast every day. 3. Encourage your child to read each night at home. Ask your child to tell your about the book they are reading on occasion. 4. Encourage your child to take the extra opportunities to practice that are offered such as the links on this page and on the math page of this website. |
Use the following two buttons to go to the Pearson Assessment site for practice questions in Reading and Math. When the site opens find
G3 MCA Math Item Sampler or G3 MCA Reading Item Sampler and click on it. When it is loading it may ask you to "allow" it access to your computer. You will need to do that in order for the practice to load. Here is another link that has practice questions in both Reading and Math at different skill levels.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are designed by the Pearson company. The following link will take you to the Pearson site where you will find practice activities for both reading and math for your student. The Learning Locator Code provided by me will give you access to practice activities tailored to your child's needs. |