Assessment
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.
For more information, please see the Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program.
Assessment Development Recruitment
As a part of the assessment development cycle, DESE Assessment invites Missouri educators to participate in the process to help provide expertise. Missouri is always looking for educators to participate in these meetings. If you wish to be considered for participation for any future development meetings, please complete the online submission form at https://dese.mo.gov/form/assessment-meetings-interest. Once finished, you will receive an email to the personal email address provided to confirm your submission.
Assessment Virtual Office Hour
The Assessment Virtual Office Hour will return, starting Tuesday November 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM. To register for the Assessment Virtual Office Hour, use this link: https://morenet.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItde2srTkiH9fSODS9w6ekBW4Rj7…
Assessment Updates
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.
- MAP Grade-Level Assessment Updates
MAP Grade-Level Assessment
2023-2024 Administration
- • 11/08/23 - The training PowerPoint slides for Spring 2024 are now available.
2022-2023 Administration
- • 04/06/23 - The 2022-2023 Guide To Interpreting Results is now available.
- • 01/03/23 - DRC sent out a memo regarding the Spring 2023 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessment.
- • 09/16/22 - All MAP Grade-Level Assessment materials, including manuals and training are now available.
2021-2022 Administration
- • 07/22/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Spring 2022 MAP Grade-Level Summative – DTC Reports Training Webinar Available in the Portal.
- • 07/19/22 - The 2021-2022 Guide To Interpreting Results has been posted.
- • 07/11/22 - DESE released an Administrative Memo regarding 2021-22 Assessment Data Posting & Data Corrections and Appeals Process
- • 04/11/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Spring 2022 MAP Grade-Level Summative Optional Ordering of Printed ISRs and Student Labels.
- • 04/06/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding MAP Grade-Level Interactive Reports Data Removal.
- • 04/01/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Update - DRC Workaround for iPads Running iPadOS v15.4.
- • 03/30/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding DRC Workaround for iPads Running iPadOS v15.4.
- • 01/25/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Spring 2022 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Enrollments Window Deadline.
- • 01/05/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 2021–2022 MAP Grade-Level Assessments Trainings for DTCs.
- • 01/03/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Spring 2022 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Information.
- • 10/04/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 2021-2022 MAP Grade-Level Practice Forms Information.
- • 08/04/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Annual DRC Technology Updates.
- • 06/15/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 21-22 Annual DRC Technology Updates.
- End-Of-Course Updates
End-Of-Course
2023-2024 Administration
- • 11/08/23 - DESE sent out a memo regarding the move to a single testing vendor beginning in spring of 2024.
- • 11/08/23 - The training PowerPoint slides for Spring 2024 EOC testing are now available.
- • 10/16/23 - The Test Coordinators and Test Administration Manual for Fall 2023 EOC testing and training PowerPoint slides are now available.
2022-2023 Administration
- • 10/12/22 - All EOC materials, including manuals and training are now available.
- • 09/21/22 - NWEA sent out a memo regarding Fall Testing Window Preparation.
2021-2022 Administration
- • 07/11/22 - DESE released an Administrative Memo regarding 2021-22 Assessment Data Posting & Data Corrections and Appeals Process.
- • 03/30/22 - Questar sent out a memo regarding Notification to End-of-Course Districts Concerning iPads and iOS 15.4.
- • 09/30/21 - Questar sent out a memo regarding End-Of-Course 2021-2022 Fall Testing Window Preparation.
- MAP-A Updates
MAP-A
2024-2025 Administration
- 12/2/2024 - Volume 14, Issue 5 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 10/28/2024 - Volume 14, Issue 4 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 09/30/2024 - Volume 14, Issue 3 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 09/02/2024 - Volume 14, Issue 2 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 07/29/24 - Volume 14, Issue 1 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
2023-2024 Administration
- 05/06/24 - Volume 13, Issue 10 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 04/08/24 - Volume 13, Issue 9 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 02/26/24 - Volume 13, Issue 8 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 02/05/24 - Volume 13, Issue 7 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 01/15/24 - Volume 13, Issue 6 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 12/04/23 - Volume 13, Issue 5 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 10/30/23 - Volume 13, Issue 4 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 10/02/23 - Volume 13, Issue 3 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 09/04/23 - Volume 13, Issue 2 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 08/01/23 - Volume 13, Issue 1 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
2022-2023 Administration
- 05/01/23 - Volume 12, Issue 11 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 04/24/23 - Volume 12, Issue 10 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 03/20/23 - Volume 12, Issue 9 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 02/06/23 - Volume 12, Issue 8 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 01/09/23 - Volume 12, Issue 7 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 12/05/22 - Volume 12, Issue 6 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 11/14/22 - Volume 12, Issue 5 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 10/17/22 - Volume 12, Issue 4 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 09/16/22 - Volume 12, Issue 3 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 08/22/22 - Volume 12, Issue 2 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 08/08/22 - Volume 12, Issue 1 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- WIDA ACCESS Updates
WIDA ACCESS
2023-2024 Administration
- • 10/2/23 - WIDA ACCESS Ordering and Precode information memo sent out to districts.
- • 08/24/23 - All dates, guides, links, etc. for WIDA ACCESS have been updated for the 2023-24 administration.
- • 08/03/23 - The DESE English Learner Screening Guide has been posted.
2022-2023 Administration
- • 03/10/23 - DRC sent out a memo to participating districts regarding the Return of Alternate ACCESS Field Test Materials.
- • 02/24/23 - DRC sent out a memo regarding the 2022-2023 ACCESS Test Window Closing.
- • 02/10/23 - DRC sent out a memo regarding the Alternate ACCESS Field Test.
- • 0127/23 - WIDA sent out a memo regarding the Alternate ACCESS Field Test.
- • 01/25/23 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Return of Online ACCESS Writing Grades 1-3 Test Materials.
- • 12/28/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 2022-2023 ACCESS Technology Troubleshooting Webinar.
- • 11/28/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 2022-2023 WIDA ACCESS Materials Arrival and Additional Materials Ordering.
- • 10/31/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 2022-2023 WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Test Setup Opening.
- • 09/27/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 2022-2023 ACCESS Technology Webinars.
- • 09/19/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding ACCESS Materials Ordering Window.
- • 09/13/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 22-23 Annual DRC Technology Updates.
- • 06/21/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 22-23 DRC Enhancements and Annual Technology Updates.
2021-2022 Administration
- • 06/08/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 21-22 ACCESS Post-Reporting Data Validation Window.
- • 04/26/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding ACCESS 21-22 Pre-Reporting Data Validation Window.
- • 04/21/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 21-22 ACCESS Return Materials Status Check.
- • 03/31/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Missouri 21-22 ACCESS Return Materials.
- • 02/11/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding the 2021-2022 ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Window Closing.
- • 02/11/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding a technical issue - 2nd update (#4).
- • 02/10/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding a technical issue - update (#4).
- • 02/09/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding a technical issue (#4).
- • 02/07/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding a technical issue (#3).
- • 02/07/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding a technical issue - update (#2).
- • 02/07/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding a technical issue (#2).
- • 02/02/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding a technical issue (#1).
- • 01/26/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Return of 21-22 ACCESS for ELLs Online Writing Grades 1-3 Test Materials.
- • 01/24/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Administering ACCESS for ELLs or WIDA Screener on iPad Devices.
- • 01/19/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding WIDA AMS Tier Placement Report Resolved.
- • 01/18/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding WIDA AMS Tier Placement Report | Service Interruption Announcement.
- • 01/04/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 21-22 ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS Test Window Opening.
- • 12/21/22 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 21-22 ACCESS Test Setup Opening.
- • 09/21/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding ACCESS 2021-2022 Technology Webinars.
- • 09/20/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding ACCESS Material Ordering Window.
- • 09/14/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 2021-2022 Annual DRC Technology Updates.
- Assessment Resources
Assessment Resources
Missouri
Assessment
ProgramAdditional Resources - Assessment Item Specifications
Item Specifications
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)
ELA Math Science Social Studies - State Testing Windows
Statewide Testing Windows
State Testing Windows
Assessment Event 2022-2023 2023-2024 MAP Grade-Level Assessment Spring Summative 4/3/23 - 5/26/23 4/1/24 - 5/24/24 End-of-Course Fall Summative 10/24/22 - 1/27/23 10/24/23 - 1/26/24 Spring Summative 3/6/23 - 5/26/23 3/4/24 - 5/24/24 Summer Summative 6/5/23 - 7/28/23 6/3/24 - 7/26/24 MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) Required Instructionally Embedded Assessments Fall Window 9/12/22 - 12/16/22 9/11/23 - 12/22/23 Required Instructionally Embedded Assessments Spring Window 2/6/23 - 5/19/23 2/5/24 - 5/17/24 WIDA ACCESS English Language Proficiency 1/9/23 - 3/3/23 1/8/23 - 3/1/24 - Contact Information
Contact Phone E-Mail DESE Assessment 573-751-3545 assessment@dese.mo.gov Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)
800-544-9868 maphelpdesk@datarecognitioncorp.com NWEA
800-571-2545 mocustomersupport@questarai.com Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
844-675-4479 dlm-support@ku.edu WIDA ACCESS - WIDA Website, Test Administration
WIDA
866-276-7735 help@wida.us WIDA ACCESS - Test Materials, Tech Support
Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)
855-787-9615 wida@datarecognitioncorp.com DESE Pre-Coding 573-522-3207 dsm@dese.mo.gov Accountability Data 573-751-4426 accountabilitydata@dese.mo.gov Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP) 573-751-4104 msip@dese.mo.gov
Assessment Calendar
Assessment Name | Dates | Event |
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ACCESS | DUE April 05, 2024 | ACCESS Deadline To Ship Materials To DRC |
ACCESS | DUE July 09, 2024 | ACCESS Districts Receive Final Data |
Grade-Level | DUE August 07, 2024 | MAP Grade-Level 2023-2024 Printed ISRs and Student Labels Arrive In District |
EOC | DUE August 07, 2024 | EOC Spring 2024 - Printed SIRs and Student Labels Arrive In District |
MAP-A | September 09, 2024 to December 20, 2024 | MAP-A Fall 2024 Required Instructionally Embedded testing window |
ACCESS | DUE September 20, 2024 | Alternate ACCESS - Districts Receive Final Data |
EOC | October 21, 2024 to January 25, 2025 | Fall State Testing Window |
ACCESS | DUE October 10, 2024 | Alternate ACCESS - Districts Receive Printed Individual Student Reports (ISR) |
EOC | DUE October 02, 2024 | Fall 1st Window Precode Due |
EOC | DUE November 13, 2024 | Fall 2nd Window Precode Due |
Grade-Level | DUE November 25, 2024 | GLA Testlets Available |
ACCESS | January 06, 2025 to February 28, 2025 | ACCESS and ACCESS ALT |
MAP-A | February 03, 2025 to May 16, 2025 | MAP-A Spring 2025 Required Instructionally Embedded Testing Window |
EOC | DUE February 19, 2025 | Spring 1st Window Precode Due |
Grade-Level | DUE February 10, 2025 | Spring Window Precode Due |
EOC | March 10, 2025 to May 16, 2025 | Spring State Testing Window |
EOC | March 09, 2025 to May 15, 2025 | Spring 2026 |
Grade-Level | DUE March 03, 2025 | Spring Window Precode Due |
EOC | DUE March 03, 2025 | Spring 2nd Window Precode Due |
EOC | June 02, 2025 to August 01, 2025 | EOC Summer |
MAP-A | September 08, 2025 to December 19, 2025 | MAP-A Fall 2025 Required Instructionally Embedded Testing Window |
EOC | October 20, 2025 to January 23, 2026 | Fall 2025 |
ACCESS | January 05, 2026 to February 27, 2026 | ACCESS and ACCESS Alt 2026 |
MAP-A | February 09, 2026 to May 15, 2026 | MAP-A Spring 2026 Required Instructionally Embedded Testing Window |
Grade-Level | April 07, 2026 to May 15, 2026 | GLA Spring 2026 |
MAP-A | September 14, 2026 to December 18, 2026 | MAP-A Fall 2026 Required Instructionally Embedded Testing Window |
MAP-A | February 01, 2027 to May 21, 2027 | MAP-A Spring 2027 Required Instructionally Embedded testing window |