State Testing

State testing is intended to measure attainment of student proficiency and progress on state content standards over time and help Montana monitor and address these educational needs." — Montana Office of Public Instruction

Purpose: To monitor educational needs, provide transparent reporting to families, and ensure equitable, high-quality education across schools.

Current System (MAST): The Montana Aligned to Standards Through-Year Assessment (MAST) is used for grades 3-8 in ELA and math, designed to provide more timely feedback on instruction.

Science Testing: The Montana Science Assessment (MSA) is administered to grades 5 and 8.

Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) (.gov)

Kite Parent Portal
MAST Kite Parent Portal Manual
Kite Introductory Video
25-26 MAST Parent Notification Letter
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MT OPI Testing