Spring 2022 MCAS Test Administration Resources for Grades 3–8 and High School

Test Administration Manuals

Test Administration Sample Forms and Materials

Additional Policies/Resources

• Clarification of First-Year EL Student Participation in MCAS (See item 1.)

• Spring 2022 MCAS Test Administration FAQs — Updated April 12, 2022

• Updates for 2021-22

• 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

• Recommended Testing Times for Spring 2022

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

Technology-Related Resources for Computer-Based Testing

• Cybersecurity Guidance from DESE's Center for Strategic Initiatives

• Updates to TestNav and PearsonAccess Next for Winter 2022

• PearsonAccess Next Updates for 2021-22

• Updates to TestNav for 2021-22

• Managed Chromebooks Required for Computer-Based Testing

• Computer-based Testing Device Planner 2022

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

TestNav System Requirements for 2021-22

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.

Additional Policies/Resources for High Schools

• Participation Guidelines for the Spring 2022 Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics Tests

• Participation Guidelines for the June 2022 High School STE Tests (see the "High School MCAS STE Testing in 2022" section)

• Additional Participation Guidelines for the Spring 2022 MCAS High School STE Tests

• MCAS Participation Guidelines for Adams and Koplik Scholarship Award Eligibility

Last Updated: May 25, 2022