Understanding MCA Assessments The MCAs are reading, writing and mathematics tests that help schools and districts measure student progress toward the states academic standards.
In the spring of 2005 the MCAs are given in grades 3, 5, 7, 10, and 11. In 2006, when the tests will be aligned with the new academic standards, the MCAs get a new name, MCA II, and will be given in grades 3-8, 10 and 11.
In 2008 the new science MCA IIs will be operational in grades 5, 8 and the high school. | 
