MCAS Presentation

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

What is MCAS?

• Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

• MCAS tests knowledge and competence in ……

English

Mathematics

Science

Class of 2010 +      

220 Science

240 English Math

or 220 with Educational Proficiency Plan

Requirements

EPPEducational Proficiency Plan

not reached a scaled score of 240 in English and/or mathematics

• Student’s strengths and weaknesses

• Projected courses for grades 11 and 12

• End of the year course exam to ensure progress

What about the students that struggle to pass the tests?

1. Options for Competency

2. Available MCAS Support

1. MCAS test

2. Appeals - Cohort - Portfolio

3. Alternate Assessment Portfolio for Competency

OPTIONS for Competency

Alternate Assessment Portfolio

Not for Competency

Certificate of Attendance

MCAS TEST

After School Support632 and 625

grants

• Open to all - Summer MCAS preparation sessions, 3 weeks (5:1)

• Sophomores - MCAS ELA Writing Workshop sessions, two days each week for 4 weeks before test (5:1)

• Sophomores –MCAS mathematics preparation sessions, two days each week for 3 weeks before test (5:1)

• Sophomores - MCAS Biology Workshop sessions, six sessions for 2 weeks before test (5:1)

During School Support

• Sophomores Pull-out from study skills math 632

• Juniors and seniors Pull-out from study skills or homeroom (1:1, 2:1) area of need

• MCAS biology class junior year (3:1)

• MCAS mathematics class senior year (3:1)

Appeal Processsophomore and junior year (senior if needed)

• failed test 3 times (biology 1 time)

• 95% attendance (max 9 days per year)

• Mean score cohort group(C+/B ave in content area)

• After school or summer MCAS help sessions

• Teacher recommendation

Alternate Assessment Portfolio

• mathematics, English or science

• Requirements from D.E.S.E.

• MCAS classes, pull-out sessions, after school.

Most Important

• Belief System

•Attendance

•Homework and Grades