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 |
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March 18-19 |
Grades 7 and 8 |
MSA Mathematics |
March 20, 23 |
Grade 6 |
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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 |