Assessment is a crucial part of creating equitable opportunities for students. Assessment practices have the greatest impact on student learning when they are aligned with targeted learning goals based on the Minnesota Academic Standards. This section contains resources that outline how to assess for learning by using a variety of assessment types and understanding their intended purposes at the classroom, district, and state levels.
 

Minnesota educators analyze data effectively in order to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. This section provides resources for accessing and interpreting results from Statewide Testing, and guidance for interpreting and accessing reports from the MDE Data Center.  

Minnesota educators take action with assessment data. This section provides resources to help educators go beyond analysis and use assessment data to adjust instruction, communicate results, and collaborate more effectively with other educators to improve student outcomes.