15). I am a supporter of eliminating the MCAS as a graduation requirement, not just because of students with disabilities or second language learners but because “teaching to the test” creates ...

The average statewide percentages of 10th grade students who met or exceeded ... eliminate the requirement that a student pass the MCAS tests in mathematics, science and technology, and English ...

In a recent issue of The Republican, three teachers from Mashpee, Revere and Agawam urged voters to maintain the MCAS ... as being a test of “basic” skills. I administered the Grade 10 exam ...

If we think we're going to get accurate data on an MC *** S exam administered in 10th grade ... stakes MCAS is bad for students. He said approval of Question 2 would not end the test, but just ...

The average statewide percentages of 10th grade students who met or exceeded expectations was 49% in science, 48% in math, and 57% in English language arts, the data showed. The public high schools on ...

ARGUMENTS ON BOTH SIDES. SHARMAN AT AN ERIKA SUPPORTERS SAY THE MCAS ONLY MEASURES IF A STUDENT IS A GOOD TEST TAKER, A SKILL THEY CALL IRRELEVANT IN THE WORKFORCE. BUT OPPONENTS SAY MASSACHUSETTS ...

As a high school teacher, I routinely saw students drop out of school after they did not pass the MCAS exam in 10th grade. As a father, I hear many stories from fellow parents ... but if they do not ...

Virat Kohli reached a new Test milestone in the series opener against New Zealand. Kohli departed for a duck in the 1st innings. He scored 70 runs in the 2nd innings before being dismissed by Glenn ...

As a parent and a former Cambridge School Committee member who cares deeply about setting up our children for success, I am deeply concerned about the proposed elimination of the 10th-grade assessment ...

The union also says the requirement causes schools to focus too much on test prep and those subjects covered by the MCAS, squeezing out time for civics, the arts, and other topics. The union ...

the candidates shortlisted in the written examination will have to appear for an interview/skill test which will be conducted for 15 marks. The SLRC Grade 4 exam is scheduled to be held on October ...