Note about the spring 2024 grades 3–8 tests:The Department is not releasing items from the spring 2024 MCAS grades 3–8 tests. Released items from previous years' computer-based tests are available on the MCAS Resource Center website.
Access released test questions in multiple formats.
To access released items from the computer-based tests:View the released items using the ePATs (electronic practice assessment tools) at the MCAS Resource Center. A released-item answer key is provided for each ePAT.
To access released items from the paper-based tests and item information from unreleased items and retests: View the released items and item information in the released item documents, which display items in PDF format.
To search for released items by standard, use the MCAS Digital Item Library, a tool that provides access to individual released items from the computer-based MCAS tests.
Visit the MCAS Resource Center to access practice tests for ELA, Mathematics, STE and Civics. These practice tests are an important tool for familiarizing students with MCAS test formats and item types.
For assessments, including retests, practice tests are available in both computer-based and paper-based formats.
Computer-based practice tests include all accessibility features commonly available on the operational tests, and a text-to-speech version offers screen reader functionality.
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Last Updated: February 20, 2025