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Preparing Students for MCAS
Citywide PTO Presentation January 8, 2018
Presented by members of the Superintendent’s Leadership Team
Tonight’s Focal Points
The Basics: Your Child’s 2017 MCAS Report
Overview of the New Test Design for 2018
Examples of Accessibility and Accommodations
Student Assessments Beyond MCAS ?
High School transition to MCAS 2.0
Technology Appropriations
Resources for Parents
What is the “next-generation” MCAS ?
Computer-based
Focuses on students’
critical thinking abilities,
application of knowledge, and
ability to make connections between reading and writing
Hopes to provide clear signals to students, parents, and educators about readiness for the next grade and college/career
TRANSITION TO NEXT-GENERATION MCAS
2018ELA and Math CBT
Grades 4, 5, 7, and 8
STE CBT gr 5 and 8
ELA and Math PBT Grades 3 and 6
2019 CBT required* for Grades 3–8 and 10
• Paper-based testing (PBT) will be available for students with disabilities who require a paper-and-pencil test as well as for new EL students unfamiliar with computers. Computer-based Testing (CBT)
• Science Technology/Engineering (STE)
2017 Parent/Guardian Report
for the 2018 MCAS tests
Grades 3-8
Overview of the Test Design
Number of Sessions for Grades 3-8
ELA
• Grades 3–5: 2 sessions
• Grades 6–8: 2 sessions
Mathematics
• Grades 3–6: 2 Sessions
No calculators are allowed for
either session.
• Grades 7–8: 2 Sessions
Session 1 - No calculators are
allowed
Session 2 - Calculators are
allowed
New Question Types for ELA
ELA Item TypesQuestion Type Total Points Grade Levels
Multiple Choice
Students select the correct answer(s) from among several answer options.1 Grades 3-8
Multiple Select
Students select more than one correct answer from among several answer options. These
items include two part questions.
2 Grades 3-8
Technology Enhanced
Students taking the computer-based test answer questions using technology such as drag-
and-drop or hot spot.
3 Grades 3-8
Short Response (or Constructed Response)
Students construct a short written response, approximately the length of a paragraph.3 Grades 3 and 4
Text-Based and Narrative Essays
Students write an essay in response to text(s) they have read (expected response length is
one page for grades 3–5; two pages for grades 6–8).
7 Grades 3-5
8 Grades 6-8
Example of Changes in Rigor (Grade 7 writing in response to text)
Legacy MCAS Based on the folktale, explain an important lesson that can be learned.
Support your answer with important details from the folktale.
Current MCASThis question is a text-based essay question. Your essay should:• Present and develop a central idea.• Provide evidence/details from the passage (s).• Include correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Based on “Steerage” and “Voyage of Hope, Voyage of Tears,” write an essay that explains how the lives of immigrants are portrayed. Be sure to use information from both the poem and the article to develop your essay.
Text Based Essay
New Question Types for Mathematics
Math Item TypesQuestion Type Total Points Grade Levels
Multiple Choice
Students select one correct answer from among several answer options.1 Grades 3–8
Multiple Select
Students select more than one correct answer from among several answer options.1 Grades 3–8
Short Answer/Fill-in-the-Blank
Students construct a short written response, typically only a word or a number.1 Grades 3–8
Technology Enhanced
Students answer questions using technology such as drag-and-drop or hot spot (on
the computer-based test only).
1 or 2 Grades 3–5
1, 2 or 4 Grades 6–8
Open Response
Students write a response to a multi-part item that includes answers and
explanations to all parts.
2 or 3 Grade 3
3 or 4 Grades 4–8
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/tdd/math.html?section=testdesign
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Grades 3–5 Equation
Editor
Short Answer with a TEQ
Examples of Accessibility and Accommodations
Universal Accessibility Features Available to all students
Computer-Based Paper-Based
Highlighter
Change background/font color Colored overlays
Screen magnification/Zoom Tool Magnification device
Line reader tool Tracking device/straight edge
Answer eliminator Masking using blank card
Item flag/bookmark Place marker
Human read-aloud (or sign) selected words on Math or STE, as requested by student
Repeat/clarify test directions
Test administrator redirects student’s attention to test
Accommodations for students with disabilities (IEP and 504)
Test Presentation
Computer-Based Paper-Based
Paper test, if unable to use computer N/A
Screen reader for student who is blind Braille test
Text-to-speech/Human read-aloud for Math, STE Human read-aloud
Human signer for Math, STE, and test questions only for ELA
Test administrator helps student track test items
Accommodations for Students with disabilities (IEP and 504)
Response Accommodations
Computer-Based Paper-Based
ELA graphic organizer or Math/STE reference sheet for grades 3-8
Human scribe for Math/STE
N/A Answers recorded in test booklet
N/A Typed responses
Monitor placement of test responses
Accommodations and Support
Weekly/Monthly Formative
Assessments
Positive Behavioral Interventions and
Supports
Extra-CurricularOpportunities and
Enrichment Activities
Looking Beyond the Scores
High School Transition to MCAS 2.0
• Class of 2020 (current 10th graders) will take the “Legacy” MCAS Assessment
• Class of 2021 (current 9th graders) will take the “Next Generation” MCAS, similar to the 8th grade MCAS
• April 23-May 11, 2018: Field Testing for ELA and Math across Massachusetts
• For Quincy High and North Quincy High Schools: Field Testing ELA
• May 29 –June 15, 2018: Question Tryout for Gr 10 Biology
Technology Appropriations
with Keith Segalla
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THANK YOUCurriculum and Assessment Office
617-984-8761
Special Education Office
617-984-8743
Technology Planning and Training
617-984-7105
Parent Resources Available:http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/parents/http://quincypublicschools.com/next-generation-mcas/http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/student/