
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 Hours
Assessment Virtual Office Hours have finished for the 2022-2023 school year. Look for information this fall on meetings for the 2023-2024 school year.
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
- End-Of-Course Updates
-
End-Of-Course
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
2023-2024 Administration
- • 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.
- • 11/12/22 - 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.
2021-2022 Administration
- • 06/06/22 - Volume 11, Issue 11 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 04/18/22 - Volume 11, Issue 10 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 02/14/22 - Volume 11, Issue 9 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 02/14/22 - Volume 11, Issue 8 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 01/24/22 - Volume 11, Issue 7 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 12/06/21 - Volume 11, Issue 6 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 11/29/21 - Volume 11, Issue 5 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 10/18/21 - Volume 11, Issue 4 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 09/27/21 - Volume 11, Issue 3 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 08/30/21 - Volume 11, Issue 2 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- • 08/17/21 - Volume 11, Issue 1 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- WIDA ACCESS Updates
-
WIDA ACCESS
2023-2024 Administration
- • 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
- 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 - • Kindergarten
- • Grade 1
- • Grade 2
- • Grade 3
- • Grade 4
- • Grade 5
- • Grade 6
- • Grade 7
- • Grade 8
- • Grades 9-10
- • Grades 11-12
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 |
---|---|---|
EOC | June 06, 2022 to July 29, 2022 | EOC Summer 2022-2023 - Testing Window |
EOC | September 12, 2022 to September 26, 2022 | EOC Fall 2022-2023 - First Pre-Code Window - Students In System 10/10/22 - Students May Start Testing 10/24/22 |
EOC | October 17, 2022 to February 03, 2023 | EOC Fall 2022-2023 - Accommodated Materials Ordering Window |
EOC | October 24, 2022 to January 27, 2023 | EOC Fall 2022-2023 - Testing Window |
EOC | October 31, 2022 to November 14, 2022 | EOC Fall 2022-2023 - Final Pre-Code Window - Students In System And May Start Testing 11/29/22 |
Grade-Level | DUE October 03, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Practice Test Opens |
EOC | DUE October 17, 2022 | EOC Practice Test Opens |
EOC | January 23, 2023 to February 06, 2023 | EOC Spring 2023 - First Pre-Code Window - Students In System 2/27/23 - Students May Start Testing 3/6/23 |
Grade-Level | January 19, 2023 to February 01, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - First Pre-Code DUE - Students In System 2/20/23 |
Grade-Level | January 03, 2023 to January 27, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - Large Print/Braille Ordering Window |
Grade-Level | DUE January 03, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - DRC Portal Opens |
EOC | February 27, 2023 to June 02, 2023 | EOC Spring 2023 - Accommodated Materials Ordering Window |
EOC | February 27, 2023 to March 13, 2023 | EOC Spring 2023 - Second Pre-Code Window - Students In System And May Start Testing 3/31/23 |
Grade-Level | February 24, 2023 to March 09, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - Final Pre-Code DUE - Students In System 3/20/23 |
Grade-Level | February 07, 2023 to February 23, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - Second Pre-Code DUE - Students In System 3/6/23 |
EOC | March 06, 2023 to May 25, 2023 | EOC Spring 2023 - Testing Window |
Grade-Level | March 20, 2023 to May 19, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - Additional Materials Ordering Window |
EOC | March 20, 2023 to April 03, 2023 | EOC Spring 2023 - Final Pre-Code Window - Students In System And May Start Testing 04/21/23 |
Grade-Level | DUE March 20, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - Large Print/Braille Materials Arrive In District |
Grade-Level | April 10, 2023 to June 16, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - Printed ISR/Student Report Labels Ordering Window |
Grade-Level | April 03, 2023 to May 26, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - Testing Window |
Grade-Level | DUE May 30, 2023 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2023 - Deadline To Schedule Pickup Of Printed Test Materials |
EOC | June 05, 2023 to July 28, 2023 | EOC Summer 2023 Testing Window |
MAP-A | September 11, 2023 to December 22, 2023 | MAP-A Fall 2023 Required Instructionally Embedded Window |
ACCESS | September 29, 2023 to November 03, 2023 | ACCESS Test Materials Ordering |
ACCESS | October 02, 2023 to October 26, 2023 | ACCESS Precode Window |
ACCESS | November 06, 2023 to March 01, 2024 | ACCESS Test Setup Available |
ACCESS | December 05, 2023 to February 23, 2024 | ACCESS Additional Test Materials Ordering |
December 23, 2023 to February 04, 2024 | MAP-A Instruction And Assessment Planner Closed | |
ACCESS | DUE December 05, 2023 | ACCESS Materials Arrive In Districts |
ACCESS | January 08, 2024 to March 01, 2024 | ACCESS 2023-2024 Testing Window |
MAP-A | February 05, 2024 to May 17, 2024 | MAP-A Spring 2024 Required Instructionally Embedded Window |
ACCESS | April 30, 2024 to May 07, 2024 | ACCESS Pre-Reporting Data Validation |
ACCESS | DUE April 05, 2024 | ACCESS Deadline To Ship Materials To DRC |
ACCESS | DUE May 23, 2024 | ACCESS Initial Data Available In WIDA AMS |
ACCESS | June 14, 2024 to June 21, 2024 | ACCESS Post-Reporting Data Validation |
ACCESS | DUE June 12, 2024 | ACCESS Districts Receive Individual Student Reports (ISR) |
ACCESS | DUE July 09, 2024 | ACCESS Districts Receive Final Data |
ACCESS | DUE September 20, 2024 | Alternate ACCESS - Districts Receive Final Data |
ACCESS | DUE October 10, 2024 | Alternate ACCESS - Districts Receive Printed Individual Student Reports (ISR) |