Education Reform Law of 1993.
Law specifies that the testing program must:
- test all public school students in Massachusetts, including students with disabilities and English Language Learner students
- measure performance based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework learning standards
- report on the performance of individual students, schools, and districts
As required by the Education Reform Law, students must pass the grade 10 tests in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and one of the four high school Science and Technology Engineering tests as one condition of eligibility for a high school diploma (in addition to fulfilling local requirements).
Additional information regarding MCAS may be found at http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/.
| Performance Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Exceeding Expectations | A student who performed at this level exceeded grade-level expectations by demonstrating mastery of the subject matter. |
| Meeting Expectations | A student who performed at this level met grade-level expectations and is academically on track to succeed in the current grade in this subject. |
| Partially Meeting Expectations | A student who performed at this level partially met grade-level expectations in this subject. The school, in consultation with the student's parent / guardian, should consider whether the student needs additional academic assistance to succeed in this subject. |
| Not Meeting Expectations | A student who performed at this level did not meet grade-level expectations in this subject. The school, in consultation with the student's parent / guardian, should determine the coordinated academic assistance and / or additional instruction the student needs to succeed in this subject. |
Parents’ Guide to MCAS
MCAS Parent Guide: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education MCAS Resources for Parents/Guardians
