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'''Measurements of Student Progress''' (MSP) is a test taken by students throughout [[Washington state]]. This test ranges from grades 3-8.<ref name=OSPI1>{{cite web|title=Measurements of Student Progress|url=http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/MSP.aspx|work=Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction|accessdate=17 April 2013}}</ref> It is the successor of the [[Washington Assessment of Student Learning|WASL]]. |
'''Measurements of Student Progress''' (MSP) is a test taken by students throughout [[Washington state]]. This test ranges from grades 3-8.<ref name=OSPI1>{{cite web|title=Measurements of Student Progress|url=http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/MSP.aspx|work=Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction|accessdate=17 April 2013}}</ref> It is the successor of the [[Washington Assessment of Student Learning|WASL]]. |
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== Subjects == |
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The subjects that are tested on the MSP include Mathematics, Science, Reading, and Writing. |
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Mathematics is tested in grades 3-8 as is Reading. Science is tested in grades 5 and 8. Writing is tested in grades 4 and 7.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/MSP.aspx|title = Measurement of Student Progress|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
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== Mathematics == |
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The Mathematics portion of the MSP consists of [[Multiple choice]] questions with skills that are learned in the grade. |
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== Reading == |
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The reading portion of the MSP consists of multiple choice mixed with extended response questions. The student must read a story then answer these questions. |
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== Writing == |
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In the writing part of the MSP, a student writes two stories. A prompt is included. |
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== Science == |
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The science section includes multiple choice questions relating to different science processes. Also, there is a sample lab in which the student does the analysis and conclusion. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 02:08, 15 January 2015
Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) is a test taken by students throughout Washington state. This test ranges from grades 3-8.[1] It is the successor of the WASL.
Subjects
The subjects that are tested on the MSP include Mathematics, Science, Reading, and Writing.
Mathematics is tested in grades 3-8 as is Reading. Science is tested in grades 5 and 8. Writing is tested in grades 4 and 7.[2]
Mathematics
The Mathematics portion of the MSP consists of Multiple choice questions with skills that are learned in the grade.
Reading
The reading portion of the MSP consists of multiple choice mixed with extended response questions. The student must read a story then answer these questions.
Writing
In the writing part of the MSP, a student writes two stories. A prompt is included.
Science
The science section includes multiple choice questions relating to different science processes. Also, there is a sample lab in which the student does the analysis and conclusion.
References
- ^ "Measurements of Student Progress". Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ "Measurement of Student Progress".
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