MEGA Scoring Requirements 5

Question 1

In the context of MEGA scoring, what does 'raw score' mean?

Accepted Answer

The total number of scoreable items answered correctly

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The scaled score before equating is applied

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The candidate's score as reported on the official score report

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The average score across all sub-areas of the test

Question 2

A candidate passes two MEGA sub-areas but fails one on the Basic Skills test. What must they do to meet the full requirement?

Accepted Answer

Retake only the failed sub-area, since sub-areas can be taken individually

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Retake the entire Basic Skills test from the beginning

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Petition DESE to waive the failed sub-area if two are passed

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Average the three sub-area scores to determine an overall pass

Question 3

What is the purpose of publishing a 'score recipient list' during MEGA registration?

Accepted Answer

To allow the candidate to specify which institutions should receive their official scores

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To determine which test form the candidate will receive

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To inform DESE which school district the candidate plans to work in

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To set the candidate's testing appointment time

Question 4

If a MEGA test contains both selected-response and constructed-response items, how is the overall scaled score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Each section is weighted according to its contribution and combined into one scaled score

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The two section scores are averaged equally

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Only the selected-response section contributes to the official scaled score

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The higher of the two section scores is used as the official score

Question 5

A candidate who has not yet completed an educator preparation program wants to take a MEGA subject-area test. Are they eligible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, candidates may register and test before completing their preparation program

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No, completion of an approved preparation program is required before testing

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Yes, but their scores will not be released until program completion

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No, DESE requires a faculty endorsement letter to register

Question 6

Which of the following score report elements helps a candidate who did not pass understand how close they were to the cut score?

Accepted Answer

The total scaled score compared to the 220 passing standard shown on the report

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The candidate's testing appointment confirmation number

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The names of the proctors who administered the test

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The number of field-test items included in the exam

Question 7

Under what circumstance would a school district be permitted to hire a teacher candidate before they have passed the required MEGA assessment?

Accepted Answer

If the candidate holds a temporary or provisional teaching certificate issued by DESE while completing requirements

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Never; passing the MEGA is required before any classroom placement

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If the district superintendent personally approves the hire in writing

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If the candidate has passed at least one MEGA sub-area