Welcome to the Massachusetts Grade 5 and 8 MCAS STE Pilot Resource Center
DESE has received approval from the US Department of Education for the plan from the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority to develop an innovative science assessment. This webpage contains resources for schools involved in the Grade 5 and 8 MCAS STE pilot assessment.
Please contact iada_dese@mass.gov with questions.
Recently Updated & Upcoming:
- 2024 Testing Schedule and Admin Deadlines - Now Available (Test Admin Guidance tab).
- 2024 Test Admin Training Webinar & PPT - Now Available (Training tab).
- 2024 Manuals - Now Available (Test Admin Guidance tab).
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 Innovative Science Pilot tests.