The Maryland School Assessment (MSA) is a test of reading, math, and science achievement. This test provides educators, parents, and the public valuable information about students, school, school system, and state performance. This year, students in grades 6-8 will be administered the reading and math MSA and grade 8 students will take the Science MSA. A testing schedule is below for you to know which day your child will be assessed. For more information about the MSA, please visit http://www.mdk12.org.

 

Assessment	Testing Window	Testing Group
MSA Reading	March 16-17	Grade 6
	March 18-19	Grades 7 and 8
MSA Mathematics	March 20, 23	Grade 6
	March 24 - 25	Grade 7 and 8
MSA Science	April 27 – May 1	Grade 8
Spring MAP-R Window	May 4 – 29	Grades 6,7 and 8
Algebra HSA	May 20	All Algebra Students
Semester Exams	June 10 - 16	TBD by Course