Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP)

The Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) is designed to measure student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and US History.  Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, grades 5 and 8 Science, Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and US History.  The results of all MAAP assessments provide information to be used for the improvement of student achievement.

ELA and Math assessments are based on the 2016 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards.  Science assessments are based on the Mississippi 2010 Science Framework which is in its last year.  Starting in 2018-2019, all Science assessments will be based on the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science. Starting in 2019-2020, the U.S. History assessment will be based on the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards in the Social Studies.

Standards for assessments are located under the Documents tab. 

Content Resources

ELA & Mathematics

Science & U.S. History

Assessment Tools

DRC Insight Platform

Manuals

Accommodation Guidance

 Scratch Paper

General Information

Scale Score Information

State Board Polices and Graduation Options

  • Rule 36.2Policies for Subject Area Testing
  • Rule 36.3Policies for Carnegie Unit Credit
  • Rule 36.4Assessment Required for Graduation
  • Rule 36.5Additional Assessment Options for Meeting End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Requirements

 

 

Document
 
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    P.O. Box 771
    Jackson, MS 39205-0771
    Educator Licensure: 601-359-3483
    General Information: 601-359-3513
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