sAMPLE iTEMS
ELA/Math and Science Sample Items
Use the “Actions” dropdown in the table below to start the full set of sample items.
Braille
Click here to download electronic braille cards that can be embossed and used with ELA items, in grades 3 and 4, that cannot be read aloud.
Use the “Actions” dropdown in the table below to start the full set of sample items.
Braille
Click here to download electronic braille cards that can be embossed and used with ELA items, in grades 3 and 4, that cannot be read aloud.
Writing Rubrics 3-8 & High School
| MSAA Writing Rubrics 3-8 & High School (revised 2018) |
Sample Teacher Guides
This comprehensive guide provides sample items for English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across various grade levels (3-5, 6-7, 8, and 11), specifically designed as a formative assessment tool for teachers. It outlines the structure of each sample item set, including a blueprint table detailing alignment to standards, learning targets, and item types such as multiple-choice and constructed response. Beyond assessment, the guide emphasizes using these samples instructionally by offering learning targets, instructional strategies, and scaffolds and supports to help educators understand what students can achieve and how to tailor their teaching effectively. The core purpose is to equip teachers with resources for monitoring student comprehension and adjusting instructional practices in real-time, fostering a continuous feedback loop between teaching and learning.
| MSAA ELA Teacher Guides |
| MSAA Math Teacher Guides |