The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP), successor to the WASL, was a test taken by students throughout Washington state, ranging from grades 3–8.[1] The SBAC has taken its place.
Subjects
editThe MSP tested Mathematics, Science, Reading, and Writing.
- Mathematics consisted of multiple choice questions with skills learned in the grade.
- Reading consisted of multiple choice questions and free response questions. Students read a story then answered the questions.
- Writing consisted of writing two stories. A prompt was included.
- Science included multiple choice questions related to different science processes. There was a sample lab in which the student conducted analysis and conclusion.
Mathematics and Reading were tested in grades 3–8. Science was tested in grades 5 and 8. Writing was tested in grades 4 and 7.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Measurements of Student Progress". Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ "Measurement of Student Progress".
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