MCAS Field Test 2024
Civics MCAS/Assessment (Grade 8)
Civics MCAS/Assessment (Grade 8)
The assessment will include two parts:
The assessment will include two parts:
45-50 minutes in length;
45-50 minutes in length;
Includes both “selected response” and a “constructed response”;
Includes both “selected response” and a “constructed response”;
Counts for 14 points of the score
Counts for 14 points of the score
NOTE: Each task is based on one civics topic and consists of:
Three 1-point constructed-response questions
One 4-point constructed-response question
Seven 1-point selected-response questions which include multiple-choice, multiple-select, and technology-enhanced items
Based on Primary and Secondary Sources (not recall)
Based on Primary and Secondary Sources (not recall)
Each school will have 1 of 7 pre-assigned civics topics (see spreadsheet to the right)
Each school will have 1 of 7 pre-assigned civics topics (see spreadsheet to the right)
What you can do: To prepare for the test, there are optional “local-level” performance tasks that we have access to. They can be done collaboratively by groups of students over 1-2 class periods and can be a part of each unit. Here is a link to the sample materials.
What you can do: To prepare for the test, there are optional “local-level” performance tasks that we have access to. They can be done collaboratively by groups of students over 1-2 class periods and can be a part of each unit. Here is a link to the sample materials.
MCAS_2023_Civics_released items_epat_G8.pdf.crdownloadTest Release Items
Test Release Items
An end-of-course computer based exam
An end-of-course computer based exam
34-38 questions
34-38 questions
50-60 minutes in length
50-60 minutes in length
Counts for 36 points of the score
Counts for 36 points of the score
Just “selected response” questions i.e. multiple choice
Just “selected response” questions i.e. multiple choice
Covering all of the civics standards --(Topics 1- 7) NOTE: This test will assess both civics content and practice standards.
Covering all of the civics standards --(Topics 1- 7) NOTE: This test will assess both civics content and practice standards.
The field test window will be from April 29- June 7, 2024
The field test window will be from April 29- June 7, 2024
BPS HIStory/Social Studies ReCOMMENDS using HQIM (High Quality Instructional Materials) / Standards-Aligned CIVCS CURRICULUM:
BPS HIStory/Social Studies ReCOMMENDS using HQIM (High Quality Instructional Materials) / Standards-Aligned CIVCS CURRICULUM:
