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    92% of schools have reported significant improvements in test scores, ranging from 10% to 15%, after incorporating Lumos test prep programs into their classrooms for just 45 minutes weekly throughout the entire school year

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    HELP YOUR STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SUCCESS ON MASSACHUSETTS STATE ASSESSMENT

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    Enhance your students’ test-taking skills, stamina, and confidence by offering replicated MCAS test practice, familiarizing them with the actual test format.

    Identify skill gaps by assessing your students’ proficiency levels across various standards.

    Address individual proficiency gaps through personalized remedial practice that gets automatically triggered by the AI based on students’ performance

    Build foundational skills and improve proficiency through standards-aligned learning resources available in the printed workbook and online program.

    Engage your students with mini-tests during daily instructional sessions, offering bite-sized practice and reinforcing test-taking skills.

    Assess your students’ understanding of daily lessons with quick, ungraded assessments at the end of each class period.

    Extend classroom learning by providing your students easy access to educational content and resources.

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    We used the Lumos workbooks last year to ensure we don’t have any gaps. We wanted to make sure that they’re hitting all the standards. The workbooks are standards-aligned and truly covers everything that’s needed to be successful in the test

    – Shoni Johnson, Curriculum & Assessment Director, Connecting Waters Charter School

    BEST BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAM FOR MCAS SUCCESS

    Printed Workbooks and Online Program Designed for MCAS Practice and Standards Mastery

    MCAS test prep workbook

    Lumos MCAS Prep Blended Program is the ideal resource to help your students achieve mastery and proficiency in critical Math and English Language Arts (ELA) standards.

    The program seamlessly integrates the best of traditional printed workbooks with online resources. The printed workbook boasts a diverse range of standards-aligned practice questions, allowing students to practice at their own pace and focus on the areas where they need the most help. In addition, our online program grants access to two full-length MCAS-like practice tests, complemented by AI-powered personalized auto-remediation, boosting your students’ confidence, test-taking skills and standards mastery.

    Our unique blended learning approach ensures that your students have the tools they need to succeed on the high-stakes Massachusetts State Assessment.

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    EXPLORE RESOURCES IN THE PRINTED WORKBOOK AND ONLINE PROGRAM

    Rigorous Standards-aligned Content

    Rigorous Standards-aligned Content

    Answer Keys & Detailed Explanations

    Answer Keys & Detailed Explanations
    • Extensive collection of standards-aligned practice questions
    • Covers over 30 Math skills and 40 ELA skills
    • Includes answer keys and detailed explanations
    • Designed to support students in mastering skills and facilitate intervention efforts

    MCAS-like Online Practice Tests

    MCAS-like Online Practice Tests

    Standards-aligned Digital Workbooks

    Standards-aligned Digital Workbooks

    Student’s Test Taking Experience

    Student's Test Taking Experience

    AI-powered Personalized Auto-remedial Assignments

    AI-powered Personalized Auto-remedial Assignments

    Teacher Portal Intuitive Dashboard

    Teacher Portal Intuitive Dashboard

    Student’s Progress Report

    Student's Progress Report

    Standards Mastery Report

    Standards Mastery Report

    Build & Assign Custom Assessments

    Build & Assign Custom Assessments
    • Administer 2 full length MCAS-like practice tests to enhance your student’s familiarity with the actual test
    • Access additional standards-aligned practice questions
    • Create and assign custom assessments
    • Access personalized auto-remediation practice assignments tailored to each student, focusing on specific skill gaps
    • Monitor your student’s progress with an intuitive dashboard and easy-to-read performance reports
    • Supplement learning with educational videos, solved examples, and more
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    Fourth grade reading in the spring of 2021, had a proficiency rate of 44% and in the spring of 2022 had a proficiency rate of 62%. The only curriculum change we made was the practice from Lumos Learning.

    – Dr. Kima Stewart, Principal of Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

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    Lumos Smart MCAS Test Prep Methodology
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    Your students start with the first MCAS-like online practice test to evaluate their proficiency across various standards.

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    Based on your student’s performance, the online program automatically assigns remedial practice to address individual learning needs.

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    Students work on targeted remedial practice at their own pace, with options to configure it at or even below their grade level.

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    Later in the year students take the second practice test serving as a formative or benchmark assessment to gauge their mastery and progress.

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    Finally, students complete auto-remedial assignments, ensuring comprehensive skills mastery before the actual MCAS test.

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    Measure Your Student’s Massachusetts State MCAS Test Readiness in 5 Minutes

    • Identify skill gaps in Math & Literacy standards

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    • Eliminates test anxiety and boosts student confidence

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)

    The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a computer-based or paper-based standardized test measuring student progress in grades 3-8 and high school against Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (aligned to Common Core) in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science.

    The MCAS is administered once annually during the spring testing window, typically from March to April.

    The MCAS serves several purposes:

    • Tracks student learning: Provides valuable insights into individual and group performance, informing instructional decisions and interventions.
    • Monitors school and district progress: Contributes to school and district accountability under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
    • Measures college and career readiness: Helps identify areas where students need additional support to be prepared for future success.

    The MCAS Test assesses proficiency in English language arts, mathematics, and science for students in grades 3-8 and 10.

    While MCAS is not about test prep, you can help students become familiar with the format and types of questions by:

    • Providing practice tests: Lumos Learning offers online MCAS practice tests for most grades and subjects.
    • Discussing question types: Familiarize students with the range of question formats like multiple choice, short answer, and extended response.
    • Building critical thinking skills: Encourage students to analyze information, solve problems, and justify their answers.
    • Creating a positive testing environment: Emphasize the importance of learning and growth over test scores.
    • Identify areas for growth: Analyze data across grade levels and subjects to pinpoint areas where teachers need additional support or professional development opportunities.
    • Refine curriculum and instruction: Utilize data to inform curriculum revisions, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
    • Collaborative learning: Facilitate data-driven discussions among teachers to share best practices and develop targeted interventions.
    • Monitor professional development effectiveness: Track the impact of professional development initiatives using MCAS data as a metric for success.
    • Strategic planning and goal setting: Leverage data to set specific and measurable goals for school improvement initiatives.
    • Resource allocation: Prioritize resources and interventions based on areas of greatest need identified through data analysis.
    • Equity and achievement gaps: Use data to identify and address achievement gaps between different student groups, promoting equitable outcomes.
    • Continuous improvement: Monitor progress towards improvement goals by regularly analyzing MCAS data over time.

    The MCAS features a variety of question types, including:

    • Multiple-choice: Assessing basic knowledge and comprehension.
    • Constructed response: Requiring students to explain their thinking and demonstrate deeper understanding.
    • Performance tasks: Involving real-world applications of content and skills.
    • Technology-enhanced items: Utilizing interactive components and multimedia resources.
    • Identify individual needs: Analyze student performance data to pinpoint areas where specific students need additional support.
    • Differentiated instruction: Develop targeted lessons and activities to address individual learning gaps and strengths.
    • Formative assessment: Monitor student progress throughout the year to adjust instruction as needed.
    • Clear and concise reports: Using parent-friendly language and highlighting individual strengths and areas for growth.
    • Data-driven meetings: Engaging parents in conversations about their child’s progress and potential support strategies.
    • Community outreach: Sharing school-wide MCAS results and improvement initiatives with the broader community.
    • Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Website: Provides practice tests, released items, and other resources.https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/
    • Lumos Learning: Comprehensive platform with practice tests, study guides, personalized learning pathways, and teacher dashboards. Offers specific preparation programs for the MCAS Test in ELA and Mathematics. Visit us: https://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/

    Please check the official Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website or contact your local education authority for the most recent blueprint release date.

    Stay informed about the latest MCAS Test blueprint by regularly checking official documentation. Look for any revisions, updates, or changes to the test structure and content that may impact preparation and instruction.

    • Security and integrity: Ensuring a secure test environment through protocols like controlled access, device monitoring, and secure storage of materials.
    • Accessibility and accommodations: Providing appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities as outlined in IEPs and 504 plans, as well as offering Spanish test versions.
    • Training and compliance: Ensuring all test administrators are properly trained on test administration procedures and adhere to DESE guidelines.
    • Data accuracy and submission: Following proper procedures for data collection, verification, and timely submission to DESE.

    To ensure equitable testing opportunities, administrators should be aware of the accommodations available for students with disabilities, as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This may include extended time, assistive technology, or other reasonable adjustments.