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MCAP (State Testing)
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that states administer annual statewide assessments to all students in English Language Arts/Literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and an annual English language proficiency assessment for all English learners. Maryland also provides alternate assessments for those students who require this accommodation.
In compliance with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), City Schools will administer mandatory Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments to students during Winter/Spring 2024. These assessments are not available to be taken virtually from home. Students who are receiving instruction virtually are required to take the test in-person. On this page, you will find the details for our upcoming state tests.
Calendar View for Testing Schedule
Testing by Grade Level
Grade 3: May 21-22
Grade 4: May 21-22
Grade 5: March 12; May 7-8
Grade 6: May 7-8
Grade 7: May 15-16
Grade 8: March 19; May 15-16; May 29
Our in-person testing is taking place at PDC (2500 E Northern Parkway).
MISA (Science for Grades 5 and 8)
Who: Grades 5 and 8
When: March 12 (5th grade)
March 19 (8th grade)
Times: 8AM-2PM
Location: PDC
Content: Science
Breakfast/Lunch: provided
Makeups*: March 13 (5th grade)
March 20 (8th grade)
What to bring:
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School Computer with charger
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Pencils
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Headphones
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Dress in layers for comfort
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Masks (optional)
COMPLETE!
*Makeup testing is intended to make-up one day of missed testing. It will not be reasonable to make-up two days of testing on one makeup day.
MCAP - ELA and Math (Grades 3-8)
Who: Grades 3-8
When:
May 7-8 (5th and 6th grade)
May 15-16 (7th and 8th grade)
May 21-22 (3rd and 4th grade)
Times: 8AM-2:30PM
Location: PDC
Content: Math and ELA
Breakfast/Lunch: provided
Makeups*:
May 9 (5th and 6th grade)
May 23 (7th and 8th grade)
May 23 (3rd and 4th grade)
What to bring:
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School Computer with charger
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Pencils
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Headphones
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Dress in layers for comfort
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Masks (optional)
*Makeup testing is intended to make-up one day of missed testing. It will not be reasonable to make-up two days of testing on one makeup day.
MCAP Social Studies 8 (Grade 8 Only)
Who: Grades 8
When: May 29
Times: 8AM-2PM
Location: PDC
Content: Social Studies
Breakfast/Lunch: provided
Makeups*: May 30
What to bring:
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School Computer with charger
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Pencils
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Headphones
-
Dress in layers for comfort
-
Masks (optional)
*Makeup testing is intended to make-up one day of missed testing. It will not be reasonable to make-up two days of testing on one makeup day.