Pearson Access Next (PAN) is the system used to administer the MCAS 2.0 online test for students grades 3-12 (note: some upper classman are still taking the legacy tests which are on paper). To administer the MCAS, staff log in at this site, while students access their test by using TESTNAV on their Chromebooks.
Who is it for?
Any MPS staff who is administering the MCAS will have a PAN account to log-in and administer the MCAS.
Use this tool to:
lock and unlock tests
monitor student progress in test
pause/ resume student tests
Staff log in: https://mcas.pearsonaccessnext.com/customer/index.action
MCAS System Cheat Sheet (FOR STAFF)
Helping students log into MCAS (For Students. DO NOT GIVE THIS DOUCMENT TO STUDENTS ON TESTING DAY. This should be used prior to the first day of testing.)
Common MCAS Error Tips (FOR STAFF USE)
This video will walk you through how to administer the MCAS. You will review how to find your session, unlock sessions, and monitors students while they test.