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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unfortunately they are starting to use MCAP and MISA scores to count for close to 20% of grade in 9th grade ( MCPS). This is not ideal because MCAP is not an ideal test ![/quote]

It isn't but hopefully they will have solved many of its problems when that time comes.[/quote]
What problems, specifically, do MCAP and MISA have? I hear lots of griping but nothing beyond my kid sucked at it.[/quote]

There's a disconnect that hasn't yet been fully resolved between the state standards/subject expectations on which MCAP/MISA tests are based and the curricula used in MCPS.  Hard for kids to demonstrate what they haven't been taught or properly comprehend questions when the context in which they are set is unfamiliar.

MSDE had given some warning to MCPS and other districts, but curricular overhaul is a slow process.  I think they are hoping to have it better covered within each subject by the time the 20% kicks in, but there will be a lagging effect from the prior knowledge base.

In other news, the new state superintendent just said she wants to overhaul those tests, so...SNAFU.[/quote]

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