Why did they create the MCAS law? Click here for an explanation of how MCAS Tests came to be.

Lynn Vocational Technical HS.

How many questions are on the 10th Grade MCAS Math Test? Each year it's a little different, see all past MCAS Math tests here. (usually about 35 - 37 questions)

(Burlington High School)

What do you do when you have x axis and y axis. Smith Leadership Academy, Boston.

Here's an interactive graphing page.

What type of questions are on the Sixth Grade MCAS? You can see sample MCAS Tests here. 

When does MCAS begin? Watertown High School. See schedule here.

A question that made us smile. Is there a day in May that's not an MCAS day?

(Montclair School, Quincy) Click here for the testing schedule.

I need help with my times tables. Look at this page for a fun way to understand simple multiplication. Medford Public Schools.

How many tests are there in year 7? See the schedule of MCAS Tests here. Medford Public Schools. See the schedule of MCAS Tests here.

Can you show what other kids wrote on the 2004 Composition? (Archie T. Morrison School, Braintree). You can find student samples and scoring guides here.

How many questions are on the 8th Grade MCAS? If you're referring to the Math test, it's a little different each year, but you can view all old MCAS tests here to see.

James P. Timilty Middle School (Boston)

What are the answers to last years ELA test for 7th graders? From some friends in New York State Robert F. Wagner Secondary School for Arts and Technology, the entire test with the answers can be found here.

What is "Mathematics Question Tryouts"  for MCAS test on the 2005 schedule?
Question tryout information can be found here. (Waltham) Try this part of the DOE site for answers to tryout questions.

Will 7th grade take math and history and social science question tryouts? (Yes) A complete schedule of all MCAS Tests including tryout questions can be found here.

Where can I find some worksheets for 6th Grade Math? We have standards based worksheets here. (Beebe School, Malden, MA)

A student from Waltham asks; "Why are there multiple choice questions? Here's an article we found that helps with this question and provides some study tips.

What's on the MCAS 7th Grade ELA Test. You can find old copies of the tests here for practice. (Wayland Middle School)

Where can I go for samples of the English long write (East Boston High School)

Past MCAS ELA compositions and student work can be found here.

I am in the 8th Grade. What kinds of tests will I have to take (Methuen).

Click here for a complete schedule of upcoming tests by grade level.

What will 7th Graders be tested on in 2007? Here's a complete MCAS Testing schedule through 2006 for all students in all grades.

How can students get good grades in Middle School. Some tips here.

From Roxbury Community College: What are some of the 10th Grade MCAS Math questions? You can find all the old MCAS Test items here.

Who created MCAS? Why do I have to take the tests?

Do you have any ELA worksheets? Here are some we like.

Question from Worcester East Middle School. Who created the MCAS Exams?

Where can I find some science worksheets?

I was wondering if you could supply some worksheets for the 7th Grade Writing Test?

Here is a site that might help: http://bogglesworld.com/creativewriting.htm

A student from Lawrence High School asks: "Why open response?"

Open response questions test how well you write, and also shows your critical thinking skills. Click here for some samples of students' math open responses.

Where can I find a literary terms quiz? We have our own online crossword puzzle, here; and there is a quiz here and another one here.

A student from Lowell asks: Is the test hard? We can direct you to a place on the Department of Education's website where you can see old MCAS tests to get a better idea of how hard they are.

Students have asked for practice or old MCAS exams. You can find them here.

A teacher from Abby Kelly Foster Regional Schools asks: Where can I find guidelines for 5th Grade Science writing? A great site for student writing resources can be found here.

A Brighton High School student asks, "Where can I get help with my math?"

Free math tutoring can be found by clicking on the gray button at left.

Where can I find algebra and geometry questions?

Where can I find some Language Arts Worksheets? Click on the grey button for an ELA worksheet site. Question is from Homestead Senior HS.

 A student has asked about wind turbines and renewable energy sources. Click on the button at left for information.

Where did the idea for these MCAS tests come from?

What accommodations do they make for ESL students on the MCAS Test? Click on button at left to read about new regulations regarding ESL testing arrangements as a result of No Child Left Behind legislation.

Where can I see my child's test results? Individual student scores are located at your child's school. You will need to speak to the principal or guidance counselor.

Who created MCAS? Why do I have to take the tests?

I need a practice test for the 5th Grade Science MCAS,

Where can I find practice for the Science exam? Old Tests

Where can I find Sequential III (math) questions? Here's a book that might help.

What's the difference between an open response and an open ended question?

There is no difference but there is a difference between an open response and writing prompt. Click on the button at left to learn about the writing prompt.

What about the 4th grade makeup writing test in May?

Questions about writing prompts and open response questions.

Examples and scoring guides.

I'm writing a paper about the MCAS and student protests. Where can I go for information? 

What subjects are tested in grade four? Math and English. See old exams here.

Do you have any writing worksheets? We're not sure what you mean by writing worksheets, but there are some good English language arts practice worksheets here.

Do you have a lot of worksheets that I can print? 10th Grade Math Worksheets.

Middle School Math Worksheets.

Click button at left for a website that has worksheets.

Can someone help me with volume in math? Links to sites that can explain.

How can I write a good essay? Click on square for a presentation on the Writing Prompt.

Do I (does my child) only have to know English and math to pass the test? To see the complete lineup of MCAS Tests and graduation requirements, click on the button.

When is the New York State Regents Exam?

Can I see what an A looks like? Click on button at left to see samples of student work at all levels.

I have trouble understanding word problems in math for the Open Response Question. Can you help? Sure: Click on the button to the left.

Where can I get sample questions to practice for the test? Click on the button to the left, then on your grade level and subject area. You will find complete MCAS Tests here.

Do you have any tests from the following year? We don't have access to future tests, but you can find previous exams by clicking on the button at left.

Who created the MCAS Tests?

If I fail the MCAS will I be held back? Answers to student questions about MCAS.

Who has to take the MCAS Tests?

 Where can I find information on improving my writing skills?

 Presentation on the Writing Prompt

 5th Grade Science Exam from 2001.

 What will be on the 4th grade ELA Test (or other tests)? We have no way of knowing what will be on future tests but you can see old exams by clicking on the button to the left.

 Where can I see my (my child's) MCAS Test Results? You will need to make an     appointment to see your Guidance Counselor or Principal at school. Individual student  test results are not public information. More Information on individual results.

 Where did the MCAS Tests come from? 

 An article on this subject: http://www.brtable.org/pdf/525.pdf

  Where can I get good math sites that have exercises to do? Click Here for Math Links

  Where can I see my school's test results?

  I'd like to see some old MCAS Tests so I can practice. Where would I find them?

  I got suspended from school for refusing to take the tests. What are my legal rights?

  Is there a place where I can see other kids' work and compositions?

  I need extra help in Math. Where can I find web sites that will help?

  I need extra help in English. Where can I find web sites that will help?

  I'd like to find my friend's school web site. Is there a list?