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MCAS Presentation. Shawsheen Valley Technical High School. What is MCAS?. M assachusetts C omprehensive A ssessment S ystem MCAS tests knowledge and competence in ……. Science. English. Mathematics. Requirements. Class of 2010 + 220 Science 240 English Math - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MCAS Presentation
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School
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What is MCAS?
• Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
• MCAS tests knowledge and competence in ……
English
Mathematics
Science
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Class of 2010 +
220 Science
240 English Math
or 220 with Educational Proficiency Plan
Requirements
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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
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What about the students that struggle to pass the tests?
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1. Options for Competency
2. Available MCAS Support
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1. MCAS test
2. Appeals - Cohort - Portfolio
3. Alternate Assessment Portfolio for Competency
OPTIONS for Competency
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Alternate Assessment Portfolio
Not for Competency
Certificate of Attendance
MCAS TEST
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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)
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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)
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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
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Alternate Assessment Portfolio
• mathematics, English or science
• Requirements from D.E.S.E.
• MCAS classes, pull-out sessions, after school.
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Most Important
• Belief System
•Attendance
•Homework and Grades