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Assessment
Assessment
The Assessment section provides professional services related to the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
The Assessment Section manages test development, on-going test maintenance, and oversees the test administration for four statewide, large-scale assessments. The MAP assessments test students’ progress toward mastery of the Missouri Show-Me Standards.
The following list includes updates to assessment documents, communications from DESE Assessment to District Test Coordinators (DTC) and the release of Administrative Memos concerning the Missouri Assessment Program.
May 2018
- 5/17/18 - MAP Grade-Level/EOC - An Administrative Memo was sent to districts regarding Tentative Data Release Dates and Appeals Process
- 5/2/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - WIDA Score Reports Available Online
- 5/2/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - WIDA Score Reports Shipment
- 5/2/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - WIDA Post-Reporting Data Validation Window
April 2018
- 4/16/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2018 MAP Grade-Level Summative Optional Ordering of Printed ISRs
- 4/13/2018- MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2018 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments – Device Settings for Writing Tests
- 4/11/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - ELA Grades 4 and 8 Section 1
- 4/6/2018 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 11 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 4/2/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Pre-Reporting Data Validation Window Closing
March 2018
- 3/27/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - WIDA Material Return Status Check
- 3/26/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Pre-Reporting Data Validation Window Opening
- 3/23/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: An informational page about Data Validation was sent out.
- 3/19/2018 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 10 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 3/9/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs: Returning Materials to DRC
- 3/5/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: Practice Forms in Large Print format have been posted.
February 2018
- 2/26/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2018 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Information -- REMINDER
- 2/23/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2018 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Add/Edit Student Accommodations with the Upload Multiple Students File
- 2/23/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Window Closing and Student Completion Check
- 2/16/2018 - EOC: The Tools and Accommodations document has been updated to clarify instructions on marking Read Aloud in Native Langauge.
- 2/16/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Additional Materials Ordering for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs - Closing
- 2/16/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: Practice Form Scoring Guides for Science have been posted.
- 2/16/2018 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 9 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 2/9/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: Practice Forms for ELA, Math and Science in paper/pencil format, ELA Listening Scripts for ELA Practice Forms and Practice Form Scoring Guides for ELA and Math have been posted.
- 2/1/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2018 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Enrollments Window Deadline
January 2018
January 2018
- 1/29/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2018 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Enrollments Window Deadline
- 1/24/2018 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 8 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 1/24/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2018 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Enrollments Window Deadline
- 1/5/2018 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2018 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Information
- 1/2/2018 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC Memo sent to Test Coordinators: ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Window Opening
December 2017
December 2017
- 12/29/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 7 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 12/11/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 6 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 12/6/2017 - EOC: Training PPT #1 has been updated and Training PPT #9 has been uploaded. Answer keys for ELA and Math EOC Pre-Tests have been updated.
- 12/4/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC memo sent to districts - Additional Materials Ordering for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs - Opening
- 12/4/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC memo sent to districts - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Materials Receipt and Inventory
November 2017
November 2017
- 11/27/2017 - Version 2 of the LEA Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program has posted. This version reflects the correct EOC costs for Biology and Physical Science.
- 11/20/2017 - EOC: An updated version of the Test Coordinator's Manual has been posted.
- 11/14/2017 - Administrative Memo CCR-17-010 - 2017-18 Grade-Level and End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments posted.
- 11/14/2017 - Administrative Memo CCR-17-009 - 2017-18 Grade-Level and End-of-Course Assessment Content and Timing Estimates posted.
- 11/10/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC memo sent to districts - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Setup Window Opening
- 11/2/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC memo sent to districts - Materials Ordering for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs - Closing
- 11/2/2017 - Version 2 of the LEA Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program has posted. This version reflects the correct EOC timing guidelines.
October 2017
October 2017
- 10/30/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 5 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 10/30/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: The Spring 2018 timing guidelines have been posted.
- 10/30/2017 - The LEA Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program has been updated for the 2017-2018 academic year.
- 10/25/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: The ACCESS To-Do Checklist has been updated.
- 10/16/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: The ACCESS for ELLs page has been updated - including numerous new items in the Resources tab.
- 10/6/2017 - EOC: An update memo regarding End-of-Course assessments was sent out.
- 10/5/2017 - EOC: The End-of-Course page was updated including: Updating the calendar of dates, the Test Administration Manual, DESE EOC Trainings and Practice Forms for Government and American History.
- 10/4/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 4 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 10/2/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: An update memo regarding ACCESS for ELLs was sent out.
- 10/2/2017 - EOC: Administrative Memo LS-17-002, with information regarding Spring 2017 Algebra I and English II was sent out.
September 2017
September 2017
- 9/29/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: DRC sent three memos out regarding WIDA-AMS.us Logins, Materials Ordering and Technology Resources.
- 9/15/2017 - EOC: Updated Tools and Accommodations document for the 2017-2018 administration has been posted.
- 9/15/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: Updated Tools and Accommodations document for the 2017-2018 administration has been posted.
- 9/12/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: The MAP Grade-Level Test Blueprints for the 2017-2018 administration have been posted.
- 9/11/2017 - EOC: The EOC Test Blueprints for the 2017-2018 administration have been posted.
- 9/6/2017 - EOC: DESE sent a message to District Test Coordinators concerning Spring 2017 EOC scores including a sample letter to send to parents and information to use when discussing the issue.
August 2017
August 2017
- 8/29/2017 - EOC: DESE sent a message to District Test Coordinators concerning Spring 2017 EOC scores.
- 8/28/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 3 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 8/24/2017 - EOC: DESE sent a memo to District Test Coordinators concerning the new EOC Testing Platform, Nextera
- 8/7/2017 - MAP Grade-Level/EOC: DESE sent a memo to DTCs - DTC Update.
- 8/7/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 2 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 8/2/2017 - ACCESS for ELLs: The ELL Screening Process Guide has been posted.
July 2017
July 2017
- 7/17/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 7, Number 1 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 7/6/2017 - EOC: The Raw-to-Scale Score Conversion Chart has been updated.
- 7/5/2017 - Available State Assessment Windows for 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 academic years have been updated.
May 2017
May 2017
- 5/23/2017 - EOC: Administrative Memo - Administration of Summer End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment posted.
- 5/15/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 6, Number 6 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 5/5/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 6, Number 5 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
April 2017
April 2017
- 4/7/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: The Guide To Interpreting Results has been posted.
- 4/6/2017 - ACT: Administrative Memo - ACT Statewide Administration posted.
- 4/3/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 6, Number 4 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
March 2017
March 2017
- 3/13/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 6, Number 3 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 3/3/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - 2017 Load Simulation Test for the MAP Grade-Level Assessments
- 3/1/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Transcription Instructions for Mathematics Only
February 2017
February 2017
- 2/27/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Updating Testing Windows Reminder
- 2/27/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 6, Number 2 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 2/16/2017 - EOC: The Raw To Scale Score Conversion Chart has been updated through the Spring 2017 administration.
- 2/9/2017 - The LEA Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program has updated to Version 2.
- 2/6/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 5, Number 9 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 2/2/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2017 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Information Update
- 2/1/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: The Test Coordinator's and Examiner's Manuals are now available on the Manuals/Trainings tab on the Grade-Level Assessment page.
- 2/1/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: The MAP Grade-Level training webinars are now available.
January 2017
January 2017
- 1/30/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2017 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Enrollments Window Deadline
- 1/24/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2017 MAP Summative and CDT Assessments Student Status Dashboard
- 1/19/2017 - MAP Grade-Level/EOC: The Spring 2017 Self-Monitoring Quality Assurance Form is now available.
- 1/16/2017 - MAP-A: Volume 5, Number 8 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 1/13/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2017 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Pre-code Information
- 1/6/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Spring 2017 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Information
- 1/6/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: The CDT Test Setup User Guide has been posted.
- 1/6/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: The CDT Tools/Accommodations document has been posted.
- 1/6/2017 - MAP Grade-Level: The CDT Interactive Reports User's Guide has been posted.
December 2016
December 2016
- 12/26/2016 - MAP-A: Volume 5, Number 7 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 12/12/2016 - MAP-A: Volume 5, Number 6 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
November 2016
November 2016
- 11/4/2016 - MAP-A: Volume 5, Number 5 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
October 2016
October 2016
- 10/20/2016 - ACT: The ACT page, including full year calendar, accommodations comparison chart and FAQ have been updated for the 16-17 school year.
- 10/20/2016 - EOC: The Raw To Scale Score Conversion Chart has been updated through the Fall 2016 administration.
- 10/14/2016 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Classroom Diagnostic Tools/Interim Assessments eDIRECT Information
- 10/6/2016 - ACCESS for ELLs: DESE sent a memo to DTCs - ACCESS for ELLs Updates.
- 10/6/2016 - ACCESS for ELLs: The LEA Guide To English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessments has been posted.
- 10/6/2016 - ACCESS for ELLs: A one page Quick Reference Guide to ACCESS 2.0 has been posted.
- 10/6/2016 - ACCESS for ELLs: The ACCESS for ELLs page and calendar have been updated for the 2016-2017 administration.
- 10/5/2016 - MAP-A: The Data Management Manual and ELA Materials Collections have been updated.
September 2016
September 2016
- 9/30/2016 - EOC: The Test Administration Manual has been updated for the 2016-2017 administration.
- 9/30/2016 - EOC: The DESE required webinar trainings for the 2016-2017 administration have been posted.
- 9/30/2016 - EOC: The EOC Tools and Accommodations document has been updated for the 2016-2017 administration.
- 9/30/2016 - EOC: The EOC Test Blueprints for the 2016-2017 administration have been posted.
- 9/30/2016 - EOC: The End-of-Course page and calendar have been updated for the 2016-2017 administration.
- 9/29/2016 - MAP-A: The Educator Portal User Guide has been updated.
- 9/27/2016 - MAP-A: The Facilitator Guide for Required Test Administrator Training has been updated.
- 9/19/2016 - MAP-A: DLM has updated the Essential Elements.
- 9/8/2016 - MAP-A: DLM has updated the Blueprints for the assessments.
- 9/6/2016 - MAP-A: The Data Management Manual has been updated for the 2016-2017 academic year.
- 9/6/2016 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Second Set Of Student Labels
- 9/1/2016 - MAP Grade-Level: The Achievement Level Descriptors for Mathematics have been updated.
August 2016
August 2016
- 8/30/2016 - MAP Grade-Level: DRC Memo sent to DTCs - Score Reports Available on the Online Reporting System
- 8/29/2016 - MAP Grade-Level: The Grade-Level Assessment Guide To Interpreting Results (GIR) has been posted.
- 8/22/2016 - MAP-A: Volume 5, Number 3 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 8/10/2016 - MAP-A: Volume 5, Number 2 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 8/1/2016 - MAP-A: Volume 5, Number 1 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
Assessment Resources
End-of-Course
- 2017-2018 Test Administration Manual
- 2017-2018 EOC Trainings
- 2017-2018 EOC Tools and Accommodations
- 2017-2018 EOC Blueprints
- 2017-2018 Guide To Interpreting Results (Coming Soon)
MAP Grade-Level
ACCESS for ELLs
- 2017-2018 Guide to ELP Assessments
- 2017-2018 ELL Screening Process Guide
- ACCESS 2.0 Quick Reference Guide
- 2017-2018 To-Do Checklist
Other
Statewide Testing Windows
| Assessment | Event | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAP Grade-Level Assessment | Spring Summative | 4/2/18 - 5/25/18 | 4/1/19 - 5/24/19 | 3/30/20 - 5/22/20 |
| End-of-Course/ Personal Finance | Summer Summative | 6/5/17 - 8/25/17 | No Summer EOC | |
| End-of-Course/ Personal Finance | Fall Summative | 10/2/17 - 1/19/18 | 10/1/18 - 1/18/19 | 10/7/19 - 1/24/20 |
| End-of-Course/ Personal Finance | Spring Summative | 2/19/18 - 5/25/18 | 2/18/19 - 5/24/19 | 2/17/20 - 5/22/20 |
| MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) | Fall/Winter Instructionally Embedded Assessments Window |
9/19/17 - 2/28/18 (system closed from 12/20/17 - 1/1/18) |
TBD | TBD |
| MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) | Spring Summative | 3/26/18 - 5/18/18 | 3/25/19 - 5/17/19 | 3/23/20 - 5/22/20 |
| ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 | English Language Proficiency | 1/8/18 - 3/2/18 | 1/7/19 - 3/1/19 | 1/6/20 - 2/28/20 |
In 2014 Missouri legislators passed House Bill 1490, mandating the development of the Missouri Learning Expectations. In April of 2016, these Missouri Learning Expectations were adopted by the State Board of Education. Groups of Missouri educators from across the state collaborated to create the documents necessary to support the implementation of these expectations.
One of the documents developed is the item specification document, which includes all Missouri grade level/course expectations arranged by domains/strands. It defines what could be measured on a variety of assessments. The document serves as the foundation of the assessment development process.
Although teachers may use this document to provide clarity to the expectations, these specifications are intended for summative, benchmark, and large‐scale assessment purposes.
Components of the item specifications include:
- Expectation Unwrapped breaks down a list of clearly delineated content and skills the students are expected to know and be able to do upon mastery of the Expectation.
- Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Ceiling indicates the highest level of cognitive complexity that would typically be assessed on a large scale assessment. The DOK ceiling is not intended to limit the complexity one might reach in classroom instruction.
- Item Format indicates the types of items used in large scale assessment. For each expectation, the item format specifies the type best suited for that particular expectation.
- Content Limits/Assessment Boundaries are parameters that item writers should consider when developing a large scale assessment. For example, some expectations should not be assessed on a large scale assessment but are better suited for local assessment.
- Sample stems are examples that address the specific elements of each expectation and address varying DOK levels. The sample stems provided in this document are in no way intended to limit the depth and breadth of possible item stems. The expectation should be assessed in a variety of ways.
- Text Types suggests a broad list of text types for both literary and informational expectations. This list is not intended to be all inclusive: other text types may be used in the classroom setting. The expectations were written in grade level bands; for this reason, the progression of the expectations relies upon increasing levels of quantitative and qualitative text complexities. (English Language Arts Only)
- Calculator Designation indicates whether a calculator will be available for test questions written to a particular expectations on the large-scale assessment. (Mathematics Only)
- Stimulus Materials defines types of stimulus materials that can be used in the item stems. (Science and Social Studies Only)
- Possible Evidence indicates observable methods in which a student can show understanding of the expectations. (Science Only)
Assessment Calendar
| Assessment | Dates | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Finance | June 5, 2017 to August 25, 2017 | Summer 2017 Testing Window |
| EOC | DUE September 15, 2017 | EOC First Fall Pre-Code DUE - Students in system 10/4 - Students may begin testing 10/5 |
| MAP-A | September 19, 2017 to February 28, 2018 | Instructionally Embedded Window (Unavailable 12/20-1/1) |
| Personal Finance | October 2, 2017 to January 19, 2018 | Fall 2017 Testing Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | October 2, 2017 to November 9, 2017 | Test Materials Ordering Window |
| EOC | October 5, 2017 to January 19, 2018 | EOC Fall Testing Window - Government/American History Only |
| ACCESS for ELLs | DUE November 3, 2017 | Pre-Code File Due To DESE |
| EOC | DUE November 6, 2017 | EOC Second Fall Pre-Code DUE - Students in system 11/13 - Students may begin testing 11/20 |
| EOC | November 6, 2017 to January 19, 2018 | EOC Fall Testing Window - Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, Biology |
| ACCESS for ELLs | November 13, 2017 to March 2, 2018 | Test Setup Window |
| Grade-Level | November 13, 2017 to July 27, 2018 | Practice Form Online WIndow |
| MAP-A | November 13, 2017 to February 28, 2018 | Science Field Testing Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | December 11, 2017 | Districts Receive Materials |
| ACCESS for ELLs | December 11, 2017 to February 23, 2018 | Additional Materials Ordering Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | January 8, 2018 to March 2, 2018 | 2018 ACCESS for ELLs State Window |
| EOC | DUE January 26, 2018 | EOC First Spring Pre-Code DUE - Students in system 2/12 - Students may begin testing 2/19 |
| Grade-Level | DUE February 9, 2018 | First Spring Pre-Code File Due to DESE |
| EOC | February 19, 2018 to May 25, 2018 | Spring 2018 Testing Window |
| Personal Finance | February 19, 2018 to May 25, 2018 | Spring 2018 Testing Window |
| Grade-Level | February 26, 2018 | First Student Test Setup Available in eDirect |
| EOC | DUE March 2, 2018 | EOC Second Spring Pre-Code DUE - Students in system 3/19 - Students may begin testing 3/26 |
| Grade-Level | DUE March 2, 2018 | Second Spring Pre-Code File Due to DESE |
| Grade-Level | March 12, 2018 | Second Student Test Setup Available in eDirect |
| Grade-Level | DUE March 16, 2018 | Final Spring Pre-Code File Due to DESE |
| ACCESS for ELLs | DUE March 16, 2018 | Deadline To Ship Materials Back To DRC |
| Grade-Level | March 26, 2018 | Final Student Test Setup Available in eDirect |
| MAP-A | March 26, 2018 to May 18, 2018 | Spring Assessment Window |
| EOC | DUE March 30, 2018 | EOC Final Spring Pre-Code DUE - Students in system 4/16 - Students may begin testing 4/23 |
| Grade-Level | April 2, 2018 to May 25, 2018 | MAP Grade-Level Assessment Test Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | April 2, 2018 to April 9, 2018 | Pre-Reporting Data Validation |
| Grade-Level | April 2, 2018 to May 25, 2018 | Spring 2018 Testing Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | May 9, 2018 | Districts Receive Reports |
| ACCESS for ELLs | May 9, 2018 to May 11, 2018 |
Post-Reporting Data Validation End date changed to May 11 to ensure on-time data delivery. |
| ACCESS for ELLs | May 24, 2018 | Revised Student Reports To Districts |
| Personal Finance | June 4, 2018 to August 24, 2018 | Summer 2018 Testing Window |
| EOC | October 1, 2018 to January 18, 2019 | Fall 2018 Testing Window |
| Personal Finance | October 1, 2018 to January 18, 2019 | Fall 2018 Testing Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | January 7, 2019 to March 1, 2019 | 2019 ACCESS for ELLs State Window |
| EOC | February 18, 2019 to May 24, 2019 | Spring 2019 Testing Window |
| Personal Finance | February 18, 2019 to May 24, 2019 | Spring 2019 Testing Window |
| MAP-A | March 25, 2019 to May 17, 2019 | Spring 2019 Testing Window |
| Grade-Level | April 1, 2019 to May 24, 2019 | Spring 2019 Testing Window |
| Personal Finance | June 3, 2019 to August 23, 2019 | Summer 2019 Testing Window |
| EOC | October 7, 2019 to January 24, 2020 | Fall 2019 Testing Window |
| Personal Finance | October 7, 2019 to January 24, 2020 | Fall 2019 Testing Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | January 6, 2020 to February 28, 2020 | 2020 ACCESS for ELLs State Window |
| EOC | February 17, 2020 to May 22, 2020 | Spring 2020 Testing Window |
| Personal Finance | February 17, 2020 to May 22, 2020 | Spring 2020 Testing Window |
| MAP-A | March 23, 2020 to May 22, 2020 | Spring 2020 Testing Window |
| Grade-Level | March 30, 2020 to May 22, 2020 | Spring 2020 Testing Window |
Peer Review Status
All states' assessment systems are submitted to the United States Department of Education for Peer Review to document that they meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The current Peer Review status of all components of the Missouri Assessment Program is as follows:
| Assessment | Status |
|---|---|
| Grades 3 - 8 English Language Arts and Mathematics | Full Approval |
| Grades 5 and 8 Science | Full Approval |
| Algebra I, Biology, and English II | Full Approval |
| MAP-A: ELA, Math, and Science (Based On Alternate Achievement Standards) | Full Approval |
Contact Information
Assessment
DESE Assessment Phone
EOC Help Desk (Questar)
Grade-Level Help Desk (DRC)
MAP-A Help Desk (DLM)
ACCESS for ELLs Help Desk (DRC)
WIDA Help Desk (WIDA)
Personal Finance Help Desk (MetaLogic)