MCAP in 8th -- Do kids need to pass it?

[Anonymous]

What happens if a child does not do well on MCAP in 8th (Math, SS, ELA)? Are there consequences to doing poorly?

[Anonymous]

No consequences

[Anonymous]

According to the current graduation requirements for Class of 2028, they do need to pass MCAP Algebra. So if they are in Algebra for 8th they do need to pass.

[Anonymous]

Maybe in a few years from now once they've debugged the test.

[Anonymous]

My kids class gave them a practice test and it’s awful. Stuff on there they didn’t cover, very poorly written and confusing questions. No way my kid will pass , and many others won’t. I don’t see how it can be a graduation requirement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:According to the current graduation requirements for Class of 2028, they do need to pass MCAP Algebra. So if they are in Algebra for 8th they do need to pass.

They just need to take the Algebra. They do not need to pass it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:According to the current graduation requirements for Class of 2028, they do need to pass MCAP Algebra. So if they are in Algebra for 8th they do need to pass.

They just need to take the Algebra. They do not need to pass it.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/siteassets/district/curriculum/graduation-requirements/graduationataglance_classof2028.pdf

[Anonymous]

Interesting! I could have sworn for Class of 2027 it was a requirement , I guess it changed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:According to the current graduation requirements for Class of 2028, they do need to pass MCAP Algebra. So if they are in Algebra for 8th they do need to pass.

What happens if they are in Geometry currently in 8th?

[Anonymous]

There are no requirements for anything in MCPs from the parent’s perspective. Admin will ignore prerequisite requirements, absences, referrals, late assignments and whatever as long as you are EML, FARMS or a POC. If you’re white, just have the parents threaten a lawsuit. If you’re a teacher….too bad so sad because you are responsible for cleaning up everyone’s mess

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are no requirements for anything in MCPs from the parent’s perspective. Admin will ignore prerequisite requirements, absences, referrals, late assignments and whatever as long as you are EML, FARMS or a POC. If you’re white, just have the parents threaten a lawsuit. If you’re a teacher….too bad so sad because you are responsible for cleaning up everyone’s mess

This is not very helpful. Please have your vent in another thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Interesting! I could have sworn for Class of 2027 it was a requirement , I guess it changed!

Sitting for the Algebra MCAP is a graduation requirement. Passing is not. The Government and Biology exams, are also graduation requirements and are now worth 20% of the 2nd semester beginning with class of 2027.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:According to the current graduation requirements for Class of 2028, they do need to pass MCAP Algebra. So if they are in Algebra for 8th they do need to pass.

What happens if they are in Geometry currently in 8th?

The exam is given when the student completes the course, regardless of grade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Interesting! I could have sworn for Class of 2027 it was a requirement , I guess it changed!

You are not imagining things, it did change. (After tests were given last year)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids class gave them a practice test and it’s awful. Stuff on there they didn’t cover, very poorly written and confusing questions. No way my kid will pass , and many others won’t. I don’t see how it can be a graduation requirement.

I wish the state wouldn't just make up their own tests for this stuff and use a proven national one.