All figures are rounded to the closest whole number. Mt. Iron . Minnesota's Graduation Standards Home Page Passing the Basic Standards tests indicates that your child has a minimum level of competency in reading, mathematics and writing. Students show they meet the Basic Standards by passing the basic skill tests first administered in the 8th grade in reading and mathematics.
Tenth graders take a writing test.
Schools must provide help for students who are unable to pass the tests. Students must re-take the tests every year until they pass.