MCAS Test Administration Resources for the November 2024 MCAS ELA and Mathematics Retests

Go to the MCAS Resource Center for the following:

• resources to prepare students, including a student tutorial, practice tests, and reference sheets for Mathematics
• training modules for staff and recordings of previously offered training sessions
• CBT technology guides and user guides, including guides for the SR/PNP and Infrastructure Trials

Test Administration Manuals

Test Administration Forms

PearsonAccess Next Tasks

• SR/PNP Windows for 2024-25 MCAS

• Infrastructure Trial Windows for November 2024 Retest

Additional Policies/Resources

• MCAS Pre-Administration Guide

• Participation Guidelines for the November 2024 MCAS Retests

• MCAS Participation Guidelines for Adams and Koplik Scholarship Award Eligibility

• Students in Military Families

• Complete List of Test Materials (For Use When Inventorying Shipments for PBT)
  • November 2024 MCAS ELA Retest Expanded List of Products
  • November 2024 MCAS Mathematics Retests Expanded List of Products
  
  

• Slide Template for Training Test Administrators

• Procedures for Students with Diabetes Who Use a Cell Phone to Control a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) or an Insulin Pump

Technology-Related Resources for Computer-Based Testing

• Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats

• Updates to TestNav and PearsonAccess Next

• Managed Chromebooks Required for Computer-Based Testing

• Computer-based Testing Device Planner

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

• Network Requirements and Guidelines

TestNav System Requirements

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.

Last Updated: October 10, 2024