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2018 Next Generation MCASJim VerdolinoGrade 10 Math Test Development SpecialistATMIM Winter Conference, January 23, 2018
Agenda Grade 10 Transition to Computer-based testing Key Things to Know Clusters Test Design Question Typeso Equation Editor Online Toolso Calculatoro Reference Sheet Accommodations ResourcesMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2
Transition to Next-Generation Tests for Mathematics2017CBT required forgr. 4 and 8CBT optional forgr. 3,5,6, and 72018CBT requiredfor gr. 4, 5, 7, 8,gr. 10 field testCBT optional forgr. 3 and 62019CBT required for3–8 and 10Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education3
2018 MCAS Grade 10 Mathematics Field TestKey things to know Does not replace the operational spring 2018 test. Does not affect participation in the operational spring 2018 test. Testing Scheduleo April 23rd – May 11th Recommended Testing Timeo 90 – 120 minutesMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education4
2018 MCAS Grade 10 Mathematics Field TestClustersMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education5
Question Coded to a ClusterStandard: Explainwhy the sum orproduct of tworational numbers isrational; that the sumof a rational numberand an irrationalnumber is irrational Cluster: Useproperties ofrational andirrationalnumbersN-RN.BN-RN.B.3Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education6
Test Design 1 session Multiple choice Multiple select Technology-enhanced Including 2-point questions Each Formo 16 one-point questionso 3 two-point questionso 2 four-point constructed-responsequestions Constructed Response Multiple formso One form per studento Some require calculatorso Some do not require calculatorsMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education7
Question TypesQuestion TypeTotal PointsMultiple ChoiceStudents select one correct answer from among several answer options.1Multiple SelectStudents select more than one correct answer from among several answeroptions.1Technology EnhancedStudents taking the computer-based tests answer questions using technology suchas drag-and-drop and hot spot.1 or 2Short Answer/Fill-in-the-BlankStudents construct a short written response, typically only a word or a number.1Constructed ResponseStudents write a response to a multi-part item that includes calculations andexplanations to a problem or set of problems.4Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education8
Multiple Choice QuestionCluster: HSG-GPE.BMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2017 Spring Release #299
Multiple Select QuestionCluster: HSA-REI.BMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2017 Spring Release #1210
Technology Enhanced Question - Match Table GridGrade 8 Practice TestMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education11
Technology Enhanced Question – Point GraphCluster: HSA-REI.BMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2016 Spring Release #2212
Technology Enhanced Question - InlineGrade 8 Practice TestMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education13
Technology Enhanced Question – Drag and DropGrade 8 Practice TestMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education14
Technology Enhanced Question – Graphing PolygonsCluster: HSG-CO.AMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2017 Spring Release #17 Part A15
Technology Enhanced Question – Graphing EquationsMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationGrade 8 Practice Test16
Technology Enhanced Question – Shading InequalitiesCluster: HSA-REI.DMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2014 Spring Release #417
Short-Answer/Fill-In-The-BlankCluster: HSA-CED.AMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2014 November Retest #1618
Short-Answer/Fill-In-The-Blank (with Equation Editor)Cluster: HSG-GPE.BMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2013 November Retest #1919
Answering a Short Answer/Fill-in-the-Blank Question(with Equation Editor for math only)Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education20
2-point QuestionMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationGrade 8 Practice Test21
Constructed Response QuestionCluster: HSS-ID.BMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2017 Spring Release #4122
Constructed Response QuestionCluster: HSS-ID.BMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education2017 Spring Release #4123
Answering a Constructed Response Question(with Equation Editor for math and text)Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education24
Online CalculatorMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education25
Calculator Policy Embedded Calculator Equivalent handheld calculators At a minimum, a handheld five-function calculatorMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education26
Grade 10 Reference SheetExhibitsMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education27
Accommodations All accessibility features listed in the 2018 Accessibility andAccommodations Manualo No Brailleo No Large PrintMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education28
Universal Accessibility Features for All StudentsAccessibility FeaturesAlternative background/font color (PNP)Screen magnification/Zoom toolLine reader toolAnswer EliminatorAnswer Masking (PNP)Item flag/bookmarkHighlighterAudio AidsHuman read-aloud (or sign) selected words on Math or STE, as requested bystudentTest administrator repeats/clarifies test directionsTest administrator redirects student’s attention to testMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education29
Resources for 2018 Grade 10 Field Test Pre-Administration Guideo -adminguide.docx Training Opportunitieso http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/training.html Recordings of Previous Training Sessions (1/11, 1/18, and 1/23)o tts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education30
Questions / Thank YouThe Office of Student Assessment edu75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
2018 MCAS Grade 10 Mathematics Field Test . Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 5 . Clusters . . Grade 8 Practice Test . Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 12 Technology Enhanced Question – Point Graph Cluster:
2016 MCAS Results September 29, 2016 Page 4 8 Year Math CPI Results For State, District, and Schools Ranked by 2016 CPI School el 2009 Math MCAS 2010 Math MCAS 2011 Math MCAS 2012 Math MCAS 2013 Math MCAS 2014 Math MCAS 2015 Math MCAS 2016 Math PARCC Sewell-Anderson 1 80.0 78.7 76.7 84.2 88.3 89.0 89.3 92.5
public release of statewide MCAS results for all 10th-graders and for students in grades 3 through 8 who took MCAS. In Springfield, 27 schools took the MCAS test and 31 took PARCC (with four schools taking parts of both). From 2012 to 2015, SPS students’ MCAS Composite Performance Index (CPI), which measures academic
Beginning MCAs (open at start of FY 2016-17) 531 Ending MCAs (open at end of FY 2016-17) 568 Past Due MCAs High-risk past due MCAs 33 Medium/low risk past due MCAs as of June 30, 2017 151 . . Overall results are summarized systemwide with key themes identified. Corrective action and associated
Reporting Period: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Filing Deadline: April 30, 2017 Contact Information MCAS Administrator The person responsible for assigning who may view and input company data. MCAS Contact The person most knowledgeable about the submitted MCAS data. This person can be the same as the MCAS Administrator. MCAS Attestor
Sep 08, 2016 · MCAs State Government MCAs Other Organization MCAs Total MCAs 5.0 miles of surface water channel per square mile (1:5,000-scale mapping) 2.5 miles of surface water channel per square mile (1:24,000-scale) 1.0 mile of surface water channel per square mile (1:100,000-scale) I don't know Data not provided Stream density
Revision: 03/2014 The MCAS Timetable The MCAS process begins in November, when call letters are sent to the companies. On July 1, 60 days after the due date (April 30), scorecards are posted on the MCAS Web page. The scorecard allows companies to compare their specific results to
Test Administrator's Manual for Computer-Based Testing, Spring 2022 2 MCAS Test Security Requirements Part I —MCAS Test Security Requirements The purpose of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is to elicit valid results showing what students know and can do in the tested subjects. The purpose of the MCAS Test Security
In November 2019 and March 2020, both the ELA and Mathematics retests will be administered as legacy paper-based tests. For a complete listing of MCAS tests, refer to the 2019–2020 MCAS Testing Schedule. Next-generation paper-based tests will use combined test & answer booklets. Legacy paper-based
