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Title: TESTING COLLEGE READINESS.
Authors: NICHOLS-BARRER, IRA1, PLACE, KATE2, DILLON, ERIN2, GILL, BRIAN3
Source: Education Next. Summer2016, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p71-76. 6p.
Subject Terms: *Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, *Public schools, *Assessment of education, *Academic achievement, *Achievement gains (Education)
Geographic Terms: Massachusetts
Abstract: The article explores on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), a system of standardized testing launched by Massachusetts in its public schools. Information about the alternative for multistate Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments which measure students's chances to succeed in college, is provided. Also emphasized is the proficiency of the MCAS to earn higher grades in college math.
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