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Minnesota High School Graduation Tests October 2015 Minnesota High School Graduation Tests Jennifer Dugan NCSA 2016 “Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every day for every one.”

Presentation Overview October 2015 Presentation Overview Historical Picture Current Situation “Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every day for every one.”

Historical Perspective Basic Skills Test (BST) Minimum skills needed to enter workforce Minimum % correct identified by legislature prior to administration Not aligned to grade-level standards Math, Reading, Writing Retests 1996-1997: Initial Administration 2011-2012: Final retests education.state.mn.us

Historical Perspective Graduation Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD) Minimum skills needed to enter workforce Ensure students are on track to have the essential skills and knowledge necessary for graduation in the 21st century “Essential skills” identified from high school and grade 8 standards Math, Reading, Writing Initial legislation passed in 2005 Retests education.state.mn.us

Historical Perspective Graduation Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD) 2007: Initial Writing Administration Spring 2008: Initial Reading Administration Spring 2009: Initial Math Administration Spring 2009: “Alternate pathway” legislation passed 2014-2015: Final retests education.state.mn.us

Historical Perspective College Entrance Exam 2013: Legislation Passed Spring 2015: Statewide ACT 2015: Legislation Passed 2015-2016 and 2016-2017: Districts offer college entrance exam during school day; MDE reimburses education.state.mn.us

Conversation Continues Sufficient funding for participation? Usability? Student motivation? “Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every day for every one.”

Contact Information Jennifer Dugan jennifer.dugan@state.mn.us (651) 582-8654 “Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every day for every one.”