MCAS Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which subject area was added to MCAS high school testing requirements through the Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) component?
- Physics only
- Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, or Technology/Engineering (Correct answer)
- Earth Science only
- Anatomy and Physiology
Correct 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.
Question 2: What performance level on Next Generation MCAS is considered 'on track' for meeting grade-level standards?
- Partially Meeting Expectations
- Meeting Expectations (Correct answer)
- Approaching Expectations
- Exceeding Expectations only
Correct answer: Meeting Expectations
'Meeting Expectations' indicates a student is on track with grade-level academic standards on the Next Generation MCAS.
Question 3: For the MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering test, in which grades is it administered at the elementary/middle level?
- Grades 3 and 6
- Grades 5 and 8 (Correct answer)
- Grades 4 and 7
- Grades 6 and 9
Correct answer: Grades 5 and 8
The MCAS STE test is given in grades 5 and 8 (as well as high school).
Question 4: What is the minimum scaled score a student needs to pass the grade 10 MCAS ELA for graduation purposes?
- 220 (Correct answer)
- 240
- 260
- 270
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which of the following is a standard accommodation allowed for eligible students with disabilities on MCAS?
- Having a proctor answer content questions
- Extended time (Correct answer)
- Using a calculator on all ELA sections
- Substituting a portfolio for all test sections
Correct answer: Extended time
Extended time is a standard approved accommodation for eligible students with disabilities on MCAS.
Question 6: The Next Generation MCAS was first introduced for ELA and Math in which grades starting in 2017?
- Grades 3–8 and 10 (Correct answer)
- Grades 3–5 only
- Grades 9–12 only
- Grades K–2 and 11
Correct 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.
Question 7: What are the four performance levels used in the Next Generation MCAS reports?
- Failing, Basic, Proficient, Advanced
- Not Meeting, Partially Meeting, Meeting, Exceeding Expectations (Correct answer)
- Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, Distinguished
- Emerging, Developing, Achieving, Excelling
Correct 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.
MCAS Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)Trivia 3
Which subject area was added to MCAS high school testing requirements through the Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) component?