Measurements of Student Progress explained

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

The 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

(All of the information comes from this page.)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Measurements of Student Progress. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. 17 April 2013.
2. Web site: Measurement of Student Progress.