Released Test Questions and Practice Tests

Released Test Questions

Access released test questions from Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System MCAS tests in the following formats:

• Released questions from computer-based tests

• Released questions from paper-based tests

  • Includes information about unreleased questions and retests (for which no questions are released)

• Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System MCAS Item Library

  • Use the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System MCAS Item Library to search for released computer-based test questions from 2025 and earlier by standard.

Practice Tests

Visit the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System MCAS Resource Center to access practice tests for English Language Arts ELA, Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering STE and Civics. These practice tests are an important tool for familiarizing students with Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System MCAS test formats and question types.

• Practice tests are available in both computer-based and paper-based formats.

• Computer-based practice tests include all accessibility features commonly available on the operational tests, and a text-to-speech version offers screen reader functionality.

Other Related Resources

• Student Work Samples and Scoring Guides

• Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System MCAS Tutorial, Equation Editor Guide, Reference Sheets and Other Resources

Last Updated: May 4, 2026