Spring 2023 MCAS Test Administration Resources for Grades 3–8 and High School

Go to the MCAS Resource Center for the following:

• resources to prepare students, including a student tutorial, practice tests, and equation editor guides and reference sheets for Mathematics and STE
• training modules for staff and recordings of previously offered training sessions
• CBT technology guides and user guides, including guides for the SR/PNP and Infrastructure Trials

Test Administration Manuals

Test Administration Sample Forms and Materials

PearsonAccess Next Tasks

• SR/PNP Windows for 2023–24 MCAS

• Infrastructure Trial Windows for 2023–24 MCAS

Additional Policies/Resources

• Spring 2023 MCAS Protocols Quiz for Test Administrators

• MCAS Pre-Administration Guide

• Spring 2023 MCAS Test Administration FAQs — April 25, 2023

• Schools' Sample Materials for Coordinating MCAS Test Administration

• Complete List of Test Materials (For Use When Inventorying Shipments for PBT)

• Slide Template for Training Test Administrators

• MCAS Student Questionnaire (Views of Climate and Learning [VOCAL] Student Survey Project)

• Procedures for Students with Diabetes Who Use a Cell Phone to Control a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) or an Insulin Pump

Technology-Related Resources for Computer-Based Testing

• Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats, from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, part of the federal Department of Homeland Security

• Cybersecurity Guidance from DESE's Center for Strategic Initiatives

• Updates to TestNav and PearsonAccess Next

• Managed Chromebooks Required for Computer-Based Testing

• Computer-based Testing Device Planner 2023–24

• Technology Specifications for MCAS Computer-Based Testing
  Note: Check this page regularly for updates.

TestNav System Requirements for 2022-23

Pearson, the testing subcontractor, has adopted a technology support policy for device operating system (OS) updates that aligns TestNav system requirements with manufacturer-supported OSs and devices. Pearson will base their support for OSs and devices on manufacturer support as of July 15. Technology staff should evaluate manufacturer support as of July 15 to determine technology planning for each upcoming school year. A list of Chrome OS devices and their expiration dates can be found at Manage policies for Chrome devices: Auto Update policy. Please refer to Pearson's TestNav System Requirement Policy and TestNav System Requirements for more information.

High School Participation Guidelines

• Spring 2023 Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics Tests

• June 2023 High School STE Tests

• MCAS Participation Guidelines for Adams and Koplik Scholarship Award Eligibility

Last Updated: September 27, 2023