About the MHSA
What is it?
The Maine High School Assessment (MHSA) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 11 in critical reading, math and writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: exceeds the standard, meets the standard, partially meets the standard and does not meet the standard. The goal is for students to meet or exceed the standard level.
Critical Reading
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Math
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Writing
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Math
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Reading
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Science
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Writing
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Math
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Reading
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Science
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Writing
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Math
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Reading
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Science
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Writing
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Math
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Reading
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Science
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Writing
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