Welcome to the MCAS Resource Center. This site provides access to test administration information, training, practice tests, and other resources to help schools and districts prepare for and administer the MCAS tests.
- Guide to the Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Process for Grades 3-8 - Updated February 2021
- Guide to the Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Process for February Biology - Updated December 2020
- Guide to Managing Users in PearsonAccessnext - Updated November 2020
- User Role Matrix for PearsonAccessnext - Updated November 2020
- ProctorCache Recommendation for 2021 MCAS CBT Testing - Updated February 2021
- Best Practices for MCAS CBT Set-Up, Administration, and Troubleshooting - Updated February 2021
- Infrastructure Trial Readiness Guide - Updated February 2021
- Guidelines for Using Assistive Technology as an MCAS Test Accommodation - Updated February 2021
PearsonAccessnext
Sign in to PearsonAccessnext to manage test administration tasks, such as student registrations, user accounts, and monitoring online testing.
Test Administration Guidance
Access Manuals and guidance for use by principals/test coordinators and test administrators for instructions on the proper administration on MCAS tests.
Training
Access short training modules that provide a step-by-step walk-through on using PearsonAccessnext and tasks for computer-based testing. Also access recordings of previous training sessions.
Student Tutorial & Practice Tests
Access resources to prepare students for computer-based testing, including the tutorial, practice tests, equation editor guides, and other resources.
MCAS Service Center
Access the MCAS Service Center website to complete the Principal's Certification of Proper Test Administration (PCPA) before and after testing, to order additional materials, and to schedule UPS pickup (PBT schools only).