The MCAS grade 8 Civics assessment allows students to use their civics content knowledge and skills to explain and describe civics concepts, support claims with evidence, and analyze sources and graphics. It is made up of two components: a state-level performance task and an end-of-course (EOC) test. The state-level performance task will cover one of the seven grade 8 civics topics in the 2018 History and Social Science Framework , and the EOC test will cover the full breadth of the grade 8 civics standards. To help to prepare students for the state-level performance tasks, local-level classroom performance tasks have also been developed. More information about the test design and test materials are below.
Test Design
Local-Level Tasks
Expectations and Clarification Document for Civics Assessment
Curriculum Framework
Achievement Levels and Descriptors
2026 Item Results
Assessment Development Committee Members
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Last Updated: September 29, 2026