MCAS
Help for Students
The Massachusetts Department of Education has established a new graduation requirement for high school students. Students must now pass a state mandated standards test called MCAS. The test currently requires students to attain a state set level of proficiency in English language arts and math. Eventually the test will also include science and social studies.
Below are websites and information that the State Department of Education and UCT Teachers have developed to help you succeed.
Good Luck!
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General Information |
English/Language Arts |
Mathematics |
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MCAS tutors are available to help you succeed afterschool. Inquire in Student Services to get some extra help. |
On the 1999 MCAS exam there were 10 questions on literary devices. Get familiar with literary device terms here, and then take the drill to assess your expertise. |
includes: Definitions Decimals and Fractions Positive, Negative, Even and Odd Exponents Square Roots Plugging In Equations and Inequalities Percents Estimation Exercises Test your knowledge! |
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PLATO .The Plato lab is available afterschool. Ask Mr. Carter for the schedule. |
Nonfiction Fiction Poetry Drama |
Literature Practice Session #1
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MCAS Math - Statistics and Probability includes: Sampling and Proportions Mean, Median, Mode, and Range Graphing Data Probability Combinations Sample exercises |
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Questions
The A - F guide to responding to MCAS writing prompts.
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Main Idea Purpose Tone and Mood Organization Standard (and Nonstandard English Practice exercises |
MCAS Math - Geometry and Measurement includes: Lines, Angles, and Figures Problem-Solving with Figures Special Circle Rules Special Triangle Rules Special Right Triangles Coordinate Plane, Parts I & II Transformations on the Coordinate Plane Trigonometry Counterexamples Test your knowledge! |
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Vocabulary Word Parts Drill Vocabulary Drill Long Passage Figurative Meaning Grammar |
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Explains the parts of the essay and what they should include. Gives suggestions for writing each section of the essay. |
Mathematics Reference Sheet (Formulas) | ||
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Long Composition Scoring Guide Explains how the long composition is scored. |
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220 Sandwich Road, Bourne, MA 02532 Tel: 508 759-7711 Fax: 508 759-7208