Learn more about the required English Language Arts (ELA) and math state assessment given in Grades 3-8 by perusing the FAQs below.

For more thorough information on the Montana Aligned to Standards Through-Year assessment, navigate to the MAST Portal, the landing page for all MAST-related resources and professional learning opportunities, or the OPI MAST webpage. 

 

 

  

MAST is the general mathematics and reading/language arts assessment for academic state achievement reporting in Grades 3-8. The MAST assessment is aligned to the Montana Content Standards (2011) in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA). It is used to provide state, district, school, and individual student achievement information on the state-adopted content standards in math and ELA. It is used by the state to provide a consistent picture of student proficiency and progress across Montana's public schools and private schools seeking accreditation. It is an important measure for understanding comparisons between schools, over time, and for gaining an understanding of equity in educational services.

Grade(s): 3-8

Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts

Test Time: 

Testing Windows: 

  • Window 1: October 14-November 22, 2024
  • Window 2: January 13-February 21, 2025
  • Window 3: March 24-May 2, 2025
  • Window 4: May 5-May 23, 2025

Testing Blueprint: Math Standards Blueprint

Testing Blueprint: ELA Standards Blueprint

General Information

These resources include some general information about the assessment that will be helpful in learning about the state required MAST assessment. Follow the links below to learn more.

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