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

[Anonymous]

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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)

Everyone knows the tests are still very broken and unproven, so not really for serious use like that.

[Anonymous]

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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.

MCAP is mostly the same PARRC exam just shortened and renamed.

[Anonymous]

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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.

So is Geometry required or is it just passing Algebra?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

So is Geometry required or is it just passing Algebra?

Geometry is not required

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

So is Geometry required or is it just passing Algebra?

Geometry is not required

To be clear, passing a Geometry align class is a graduation requirement,but not a MCAP exam.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

MCAP is mostly the same PARRC exam just shortened and renamed.

Yes except it isn't PARCC. It's a new test that has serious issues and is specific to the state of Maryland.