“We have to be really concerned of the messaging that we’re giving our students if we remove the MCAS exam’s [stakes],” said Borque. “Are we having misplaced compassion for our marginalized students?” ...
Test scores show R.I. students still recovering to pre-pandemic levels Since 2018, the gap between RICAS and Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) scores has narrowed by more than ...
Test scores show R.I. students still recovering to pre-pandemic levels Since 2018, the gap between RICAS and Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) scores has narrowed by more than 50%, ...
State voters are being asked on the Nov. 5 election ballot to decide whether the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test should remain a criterion for graduation. If a majority of ...
She believes the MCAS measures test taking skills, but not real knowledge. “There shouldn’t be a single child held back from getting a diploma when they’ve proven that they can pass all of ...
BOSTON - Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which would eliminate the MCAS requirement for graduation, is dividing teachers, parents, and elected officials on what's best for students. A "yes" vote ...
Her 18-year-old daughter, who has autism and other cognitive disabilities, hasn’t passed the MCAS yet and is taking the standardized test in November. Michlin said she currently pays a tutor ...
"The more questions you see, the easier it is for you to identify those keywords that change the answer," Dorsainvil says. The CFP Board's website provides two 170-question online practice exams ...