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Next Generation ELA: MCAS 2.0, Testing Strategies and Review [WEBINAR]
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Next Gen ELA: MCAS 2.0, Testing Strategies and Review [On-demand video]

Authored by Joan Reissman, Narrated by Greg Cunningham Preparation for English Language Arts in the Next Gen ELA MCAS This recorded webinar will provide specific strategies for students to use during online testing, including a review of the technology enhanced format used by the English/Language Arts MCAS test and an

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Understand the Changes in the ELA Next-Gen MCAS 2.0 [WEBINAR]
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Understand the Changes in the ELA Next-Gen MCAS 2.0 [On-demand Video]

Authored by Joan Reissman, Narrated by Greg Cunningham Preparation for the 2020 ELA Test This prerecorded webinar will help teachers, parents and students understand the changes in the ELA Next-Gen MCAS 2.0 and prepare for the 2020 ELA test, addressing 2019 content changes, format and question distribution changes, and technology-enhanced

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Math MCAS 2.0, Next-Gen
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Understand the Changes in the Math Next-Gen MCAS 2.0 [On-Demand Video]

Authored by Joan Reissman, Narrated by Greg Cunningham Preparation for the 2020 Math Test This prerecorded webinar will help teachers, parents and students understand the changes in the Math Next-Gen MCAS 2.0 and prepare for the 2020 math test, addressing 2019 content changes, format and question distribution changes, and technology-enhanced

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Strategies for MCAS Next Gen ELA
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Strategies for MCAS Next Gen ELA – Part 2

MCAS Next Gen 2.0 ELA – Expect greater emphasis on text comparison. by Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven The biggest change in the MCAS Next Gen 2.0 ELA test, coming to 10th grade next month, is a greater emphasis on text comparison. Although people read every day, much of the reading

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After the MCAS Vote: What the Numbers Still Tell Us
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

After the MCAS Vote: What the Numbers Still Tell Us

What the Numbers Still Tell Us by Joan Reissman The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) has been central to  school, district and student accountability since 1998.  In 2024, a referendum ended the requirement that students pass 10th grade MCAS exams to earn a high school diploma.  But though no longer

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The Short and Long of MCAS Review
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

The Short and Long of MCAS Review

6 Math Standards Can Make The Difference by Joan Reissman What’s the best way to prepare for MCAS? Practice and review, of course.Test preparation is not a substitute for long-term cumulative learning; but review and practice are tried and true methods to strengthen skills and build knowledge, regardless of test

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The Long and Short of MCAS Review, 11 math standards make the difference
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

The Long and Short of MCAS Review

by Joan Reissman 11 math standards make the difference What’s the best way to prepare for MCAS? Practice and review, of course. Test preparation is not a substitute for long-term cumulative learning; but review and practice are tried and true methods to strengthen skills and build knowledge, regardless of test

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MCAS Math: 24-14 Practice!
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

How to Pass MCAS Math: 24-14 Practice!

By Joan Reissman TIP: Cover standards that have been on previous tests Students need to pass the 10th grade MCAS tests in order to graduate. Test preparation is not a substitute for long-term cumulative learning; but review and practice is a tried and true way to refresh and strengthen skills

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East Boston High and Northeast Metro Tech buck MCAS Downward Trend

JFY Partner Schools Buck MCAS Downward Trend

JFY Partner Schools Buck MCAS Downward Trend Updated 10/13/22 The 2022 MCAS results confirmed what was already well known: pandemic learning loss is broad and deep. Students in every grade scored lower in both English and math than in 2019, the last test before the pandemic. (There was no MCAS

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