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Madison Park Holds the Line on MCAS Math
- Authored by: Gary Kaplan

Madison Park Holds the Line on MCAS Math—Beats State and City

Madison Park is on an upward trajectory. by Gary Kaplan The scores are in, and they’re down. It was expected that scores on the new 10th grade MCAS 2.0 would be lower than on the old “Legacy” MCAS. The new test was designed to be more difficult, with higher-level questions.

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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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Do I Need to Take the MCAS Re-test? Retake MCAS?
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Do I Need to Take the MCAS Re-test?

Give yourself as many chances as possible to get a passing score by Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven There’s been so much talk about the different versions of the MCAS tests that parents and students may be wondering exactly what is passing and what to do if a student gets a

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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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Reflections on the Blue Line - A school year draws to a close
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Reflections on the Blue Line

A school year draws to a close by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist Here I am at the tail end of another school year. It’s been busy getting students ready for MCAS, both in ELA and Math, and ready for college. This year I have been responsible for two schools,

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HS Science MCAS Tests
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

High School Science MCAS Tests

Are we confused yet? By Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven If you are a science teacher, you know all about the different science tests. But if you’re a student or parent, you may be wondering about them. You know that the new MCAS 2.0 in English and math have been redesigned

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Test Mechanics and MCAS Prep Tips
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Preparing for MCAS 2.0 Math [On-Demand Video]

Authored by Joan Reissman, Narrated by Greg Cunningham Test Mechanics and Prep Tips JFYNetWorks is offering this prerecorded webinar to help students prepare for the new MCAS 2.0 Mathematics test, which will be administered to all 10th graders next week. (Grades 3-8 may also still be tested through May 24th.)

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MCAS 2.0 - 10th Grade Math-Student Prep Pt2
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

MCAS 2.0 – 10th Grade Math

Helping Students Prepare, Part 2 By Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven Last month I discussed preparing students for the new MCAS 2.0 ELA. In this post I want to offer some suggestions for the mathematics test, coming right up on May 21. As with ELA, the biggest difference is that the

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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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MCAS 2.0: Standards-based assessments support data-driven, student-centered instruction
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

What does “Standardized” really mean?

How standards-based assessments support data-driven, student-centered instruction by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist The JFYNet program creates opportunity by using technology in the form of student-centered blended learning to help young people develop the skills to thrive in school and ultimately in the world of work. This is accomplished by

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