Test Administration Guidance

Access manuals and guidance for use by principals/test coordinators and test administrators on the proper administration of the MCAS tests. Also access accessibility and accommodations guidance and PearsonAccess next guidance.

MCAS Test Administration Resources

Access DESE's website for the Principal's Administration Manual, Test Administrator's Manuals, policy memos, and other resources.

• MCAS Test Administration Resources
• Statewide Testing Schedule and Administration Deadlines

PearsonAccess next Guidance

Access guides for the SR/PNP Process, Infrastructure Trial, and other PearsonAccess next tasks.

• Infrastructure Trial Readiness Guide - Updated August 2024
• MCAS Guide to the Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Process for the November 2024 Retest - Updated August 2024
• Appendix A of the Guide to the SR PNP Process_PAN Guidance for FOrm_Dependent Accommodations - Updated August 2024
• Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) template
• PAN Tasks Timeline - Updated March 2023
• Guidance on Enrollment Transfer Requests in PearsonAccess next - Updated August 2024
• Guide to Managing User Accounts in PearsonAccess next - Updated August 2024
• User Role Matrix for PearsonAccess next - Updated August 2024
• ProctorCache Recommendation for MCAS Computer-Based Testing - Updated August 2024
• Best Practices for MCAS CBT Set-Up, Administration, and Troubleshooting - Updated August 2024

Accessibility and Accommodations Guidance

Review MCAS accessibility and accommodations guidance and documentation.

• MCAS Accessibility and Accommodations
• MCAS Accessibility and Accommodations Module
• Resolving Incorrect Accommodations During Testing Module
• Approved Graphic Organizers, Supplemental Mathematics Reference Sheets and Sample STE Reference Sheets
• Guidelines for Using Assistive Technology as an MCAS Test Accommodation - Updated January 2024Guidelines for using Assistive Technology -->