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

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The OPI is seeking passionate educators and stakeholders to join the Assessment Implementation Committee (AIC) and help guide the second year of the Montana Aligned to Standards Through-Year (MAST) assessment.

The committee will meet monthly for 1 hour starting in September 2025 through the school year. We’re looking for a diverse group with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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For more 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

Student Upload Schedule (2024-2025)

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.

Assessment Profile Button

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Score Reporting

Districts and schools can access individual test score reports in the Kite Educator Portal under the INTERIM > View Results tab. District, school, class, and individual student reports are all available in the Reporting System within the Kite Educator Portal. Testlet score reports are available weekly during testing windows. 

Districts are responsible for providing individual score reports to parents after each administration and summative results no later than fall parent-teacher conferences. Summative results and score reports for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in the fall of 2025 following standard setting. 

MAST assessment Reporting Resources

MAST Score Report Parent Letter Template - districts can meet ESSA requirements for sharing student score information with parents by providing information with families on how to access the Kite Parent Portal to view individual student reports with this template letter. 

Kite Parent Portal - once districts establish a student-parent connection, families can access their child's testlet score reports via this portal.

Testing Blueprint: Math Standards Blueprint

Testing Blueprint: ELA Standards Blueprint