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November 2024 MCAS Retest Administration Manuals

The manuals posted on this page provide information necessary for principals and test administrators to administer the November 2024 MCAS retests in ELA and Mathematics.

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.

MCAS Pre-Administration Guide for the November 2024 Retest

Principal's Administration Manual

Excerpts from the Principal's Administrator's Manual

  • MCAS Test Security Requirements — coming soon

  • Checklist of Tasks to Complete for Computer-Based Test Administration — coming soon

  • Tasks to Complete for Test Administration (Part IV of the PAM) — coming soon

  • Tasks and Guidance for Technology Coordinators (Appendix A of the PAM) — coming soon

  • Procedures for Paper-Based Testing: Accommodations A1 and EL1 (Appendix B of the PAM) — coming soon

  • Accessibility and Accommodations (Appendix C of the PAM) — coming soon

  • Procedures Related to Student Information and Guidance on Reporting (Appendix D of the PAM) — coming soon


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 ELA Sessions 1 and 2 — coming soon

  • Script for Mathematics Sessions 1 and 2 — coming soon

  • Script for Mathematics Spanish/English Edition Sessions 1 and 2 — coming soon


Test Administrator's Manual for Paper-Based Testing

Excerpts for Test Administrator's Manual for Paper-Based Testing

  • Script for ELA Sessions 1 and 2 — coming soon

  • Script for Mathematics Sessions 1 and 2 — coming soon

  • Script for Mathematics Spanish/English Edition Sessions 1 and 2 — coming soon

Last Updated: September 20, 2024

 
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