ELA and Math Resources

English Language Arts (ELA)

• 2021-2022 Updated Blueprint
• Text Complexity Guidelines
• Vocabulary Instruction and Assessment Guidance 
• Writing Guidance and Resources
• Writing Rubric

Spring 2026 Rubrics

• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-EOC

Spring 2026 Checklists

• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• End of Course

Mathematics

• 2021-2022 Updated Blueprint
• Standards Short Sheet
• Calculator, Ruler, and Protractor Policy
  • Handheld Graphing Calculator Test Mode
• Desmos| Testing | Mississippi (Online Calculator Information)
• Desmos Calculator Support
• Reference Sheets (Grades 5-8 & Algebra 1)
• MDE Mathematics Department

English Language Arts (ELA)

Samplers

• Grade 3 ELA Sampler with Key
• Grade 4 ELA Sampler with Key
• Grade 5 ELA Sampler with Key
• Grade 6 ELA Sampler with Key
• Grade 7 ELA Sampler with Key
• Grade 8 ELA Sampler with Key
• English II Sampler with Key

Practice Test

• Grade 3 ELA Practice with Key
• Grade 4 ELA Practice with Key
• Grade 5 ELA Practice with Key
• Grade 6 ELA Practice with Key
• Grade 7 ELA Practice with Key
• Grade 8 ELA Practice with Key
• English II Practice with Key

Mathematics

Samplers

• Grade 3 Math Sampler with Key
• Grade 4 Math Sampler with Key
• Grade 5 Math Sampler with Key
• Grade 6 Math Sampler with Key
• Grade 7 Math Sampler with Key
• Grade 8 Math Sampler with Key
• Algebra I Sampler with Key

Practice Test

• Grade 3 Math Practice with Key
• Grade 4 Math Practice with Key
• Grade 5 Math Practice with Key
• Grade 6 Math Practice with Key
• Grade 7 Math Practice with Key
• Grade 8 Math Practice with Key
• Algebra I Practice with Key