8th grade math MCAS Next Generation

Students meeting or exceeding expectations on 8th grade math MCAS

Definition: Percent of all students in grade 8 scoring “meeting" or "exceeding expectations” on the mathematics Next Generation MCAS.

This indicator is included in the Performance & Engagement section of the Condition of Education in the Commonwealth Data Report focusing on high expectations and promoting rigorous content standards and aligned assessments. Equally important is an emerging commitment to support strategies that allow all students to focus on learning challenging content. This means creating inclusive school and classroom settings that promote academic achievement, while attending to the needs of the Commonwealth’s most at-risk populations.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Next Generation MCAS Report for Grade 8 Students

*While comparing indicators, please keep in mind that different data sources use different definitions of student subgroups.

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MCAS Ballot Question: A Guide for Voters

October 29, 2024

This election season, Massachusetts voters have the opportunity to decide whether or not the MCAS exam should be used as a graduation requirement. There are many passionate arguments from both proponents and opponents of the ballot question and it can be overwhelming to wade through the facts and opinions flooding our newsfeeds. If you're still undecided on Question 2, we're here to help. We've put together a series of resources that sum up the implications of the ballot question and the key arguments on each side.