The manuals posted on this page provide information necessary for principals and test administrators to administer the spring 2024 MCAS tests.
We encourage schools to print additional copies of the PAM and TAMs 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.
MCAS Test Security Requirements for CBT and PBT (PAM Part I)
Checklist of Tasks to Complete for Computer-Based Test Administration (PAM Part IV)
Tasks to Complete for Test Administration (PAM Part IV)
Troubleshooting Steps for Computer-Based Testing (PAM Appendix A)
Procedures for Paper-Based Testing (PAM Appendix B)
Accessibility and Accommodations (PAM Appendix C)
Procedures Related to Student Information and Guidance on Reporting (PAM Appendix D)
Student Participation
Script for Sessions 1 and 2 of Grades 3–8 and 10 ELA
Script for Sessions 1 and 2 of Grades 3–8 and 10 Mathematics, and Grades 5 and 8 STE
Administering the Student Questionnaire
Script for Sessions 1 and 2 of Biology and Introductory Physics
Script for Grade 10 Mathematics, Biology, and Introductory Physics — Spanish/English Edition
Last Updated: February 14, 2024
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