Minnesota

MCA: Practice Tests and Test Dates

The official practice resources and 2026-27 testing dates for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, from the Minnesota Department of Education and its testing vendor.

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Official MCA practice tests and released tests

Free, from the state or its testing vendor. Each link opens the official site.

Practice tests

Online Student Readiness Tools srt.testnav.com
Overview of the Student Readiness Tools mn.mypearsonsupport.com

Sample questions

Grades 3-5 Reading MCA 12-point Paper SRT Test Book mn.mypearsonsupport.com
Grades 6-10 Reading MCA 12-point Paper SRT Test Book mn.mypearsonsupport.com
Grades 3-4 Mathematics MCA 12-point Paper SRT mn.mypearsonsupport.com
Grades 5-6 Mathematics MCA 12-point Paper SRT mn.mypearsonsupport.com
Grades 7-8 Mathematics MCA 12-point Paper SRT mn.mypearsonsupport.com
All Grades Science MCA 12-point Paper SRT Test Book mn.mypearsonsupport.com

MCA test dates, 2026-27

Reading and Mathematics MCAMarch 8–May 7, 2027Marked tentative by the state
Science MCAMarch 8–May 14, 2027Marked tentative by the state

What to know

Reading in grades 3-8 and 10; math in grades 3-8 and 11; science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school.

The state says its testing calendar is subject to change based on decisions by the Minnesota Legislature or United States Congress.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find MCA practice tests?

The Minnesota Department of Education and its testing vendor publish them free. The main ones are: Online Student Readiness Tools; Overview of the Student Readiness Tools; Grades 3-5 Reading MCA 12-point Paper SRT Test Book; Grades 6-10 Reading MCA 12-point Paper SRT Test Book. Links to each are on this page.

When is the MCA in 2027?

Reading and Mathematics MCA: March 8–May 7, 2027 (tentative). Science MCA: March 8–May 14, 2027 (tentative). Schools pick their own days inside each window.

Source: Minnesota Department of Education (education.mn.gov, education.mn.gov, mn.mypearsonsupport.com, mn.mypearsonsupport.com), read October 8, 2026. Reading in grades 3-8 and 10; math in grades 3-8 and 11; science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school. The MCA is run by the Minnesota Department of Education, which is not affiliated with Dewey Smart.