Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)Trivia Flashcards

Which subject area was added to MCAS high school testing requirements through the Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) component?

Answer: Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, or Technology/Engineering

Students must pass an STE MCAS in one of several disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, or Technology/Engineering.

What performance level on Next Generation MCAS is considered 'on track' for meeting grade-level standards?

Answer: Meeting Expectations

'Meeting Expectations' indicates a student is on track with grade-level academic standards on the Next Generation MCAS.

For the MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering test, in which grades is it administered at the elementary/middle level?

Answer: Grades 5 and 8

The MCAS STE test is given in grades 5 and 8 (as well as high school).

What is the minimum scaled score a student needs to pass the grade 10 MCAS ELA for graduation purposes?

Answer: 220

Students need a scaled score of at least 220 (Partially Meeting Expectations threshold) on the grade 10 MCAS ELA to satisfy graduation requirements.

Which of the following is a standard accommodation allowed for eligible students with disabilities on MCAS?

Answer: Extended time

Extended time is a standard approved accommodation for eligible students with disabilities on MCAS.

The Next Generation MCAS was first introduced for ELA and Math in which grades starting in 2017?

Answer: Grades 3–8 and 10

The Next Generation MCAS rolled out in grades 3–8 and 10 for ELA and Math beginning in 2017.

What are the four performance levels used in the Next Generation MCAS reports?

Answer: Not Meeting, Partially Meeting, Meeting, Exceeding Expectations

Next Generation MCAS uses four levels: Not Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, Meeting Expectations, and Exceeding Expectations.