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The manuals posted on this page provide information necessary for principals and test administrators to administer the February 2025 MCAS Biology and Introductory Physics tests.
We encourage schools to print additional copies from this web page, but if paper copies are needed, please contact the MCAS Service Center at 800-737-5103. Refer to the testing schedules for the delivery dates for manuals.
Principal's Administration Manual
Excerpts from the Principal's Administrator's Manual
MCAS Test Security Requirements
Checklist of Tasks to Complete for Computer-Based Test Administration
Tasks to Complete for Test Administration (Part IV of the PAM)
Tasks and Guidance for Technology Coordinators (Appendix A of the PAM)
Procedures for Paper-Based Testing: Accommodations A1 and EL1 (Appendix B of the PAM)
Accessibility and Accommodations (Appendix C of the PAM)
Procedures Related to Student Information and Guidance on Reporting (Appendix D of the PAM)
Test Administrator's Manuals
Test Administrator's Manual for Computer-Based Testing
Excerpts from the Test Administrator's Manual for Computer-Based Testing
Script for Science Sessions 1 and 2
Script for Science Spanish/English Edition Sessions 1 and 2
Test Administrator's Manual for Paper-Based Testing
Excerpts from the Test Administrator's Manual for Paper-Based Testing
Last Updated: January 29, 2026