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2006-2007 Schedule for MCAS and MEPA Testing
Fall 2006 English Proficiency Assessments for New Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students
| Test |
Administration Dates |
Who Participates |
No. of Sessions |
Min./
Session |
No. of Days |
| MELA-O* |
October 3-31 |
All LEP students in kindergarten; all LEP students in grade 3; all LEP students in grades 1-2, 4-12 who did not participate in spring 2006 MELA-O |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| MEPA-R/W** |
October 23-31 |
All LEP students in grade 3; all LEP students in grades 4-12 who did not participate in the spring 2006 MEPA-R/W |
4 |
45 |
2 |
| Deadline for returning MEPA test materials |
November 2 |
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* The Massachusetts English Language Assessment-Oral (MELA-O) assesses LEP students' proficiency in comprehension (listening) and production (speaking).
** The Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment-R/W (MEPA-R/W) assesses LEP students' proficiency in reading and writing.
November 2006 Retest
| Test |
Administration Dates |
Who Participates |
No. of Sessions |
Min./
Session |
No. of Days |
Mathematics Retest
Session 1 |
November 8 |
Students beyond grade 10 and repeating 10th graders who have not earned a CD in Mathematics |
1 |
60 |
1 |
Mathematics Retest
Session 2 |
November 9 |
Same as above |
1 |
60 |
1 |
ELA Composition Retest
Sessions A and B |
November 15 |
Students beyond grade 10 and repeating 10th graders who have not earned a CD in ELA |
2 |
45 |
1 |
| ELA Language and Literature Retest Sessions 1 & 2 |
November 16 |
Same as above |
2 |
45 |
1 |
ELA Language and Literature Retest
Session 3 |
November 17 |
Same as above |
1 |
45 |
1 |
| Deadline for returning retest materials |
November 21 |
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March 2007 Retest
| Test | Administration Dates | Who Participates | No. of Sessions | Min./
Session | No. of Days |
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| Mathematics Retest Session 1 | March 5 | Students beyond grade 10 and repeating 10th graders who have not earned a CD in Mathematics | 1 | 60 | 1 |
Mathematics Retest
Session 2 | March 6 | Same as above | 1 | 60 | 1 |
ELA Composition Retest
Sessions A & B | March 7 | Students beyond grade 10 and repeating 10th graders who have not earned a CD in ELA | 2 | 45 | 1 |
ELA Language and Literature
Sessions 1 & 2 | March 8 | Same as above | 2 | 45 | 1 |
ELA Language and Literature
Session 3 | March 9 | Same as above | 1 | 45 | 1 |
| Deadline for returning retest materials | March 13 | --- | | | |
Early Spring 2007 Test Administration: MEPA and Reading/ELA for Grades 3-12
| Test | Administration Dates | Who Participates | No. of Sessions | Min./
Session | No. of Days |
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| MELA-O | Feb. 12-March 16 | LEP students in grades K -12 | NA | NA | NA |
| MEPA-R/W | March 12-16 | LEP students in grades 3 - 12 | 4 | 45 | 2 |
| Deadline for returning MEPA materials | March 21 | --- | | | |
| Reading | March 19-April 4 | Grade 3 | 3 | 60/45/45 | 3 |
| ELA Language and Literature | March 19-April 4 | Grades 4-8 | 3 | 45 | 2 or 3 |
ELA Composition
Sessions A and B | March 20 | Grades 4, 7, 10 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
ELA Language and Literature
Sessions 1 and 2 | March 21 | Grade 10 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
ELA Language and Literature
Session 3 | March 22 | Grade 10 | 1 | 45 | 1 |
| ELA Composition Make-up | April 2 | Students in grades 4, 7, and 10 not tested on March 20 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
| Deadline for returning ELA/Reading materials | April 5 | --- | | | |
MCAS Alternate Assessment for Grades 3-10 and 12
| Test | Portfolio Due Dates | Who Participates | No. of Sessions | Min./
Session | No. of Days |
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| MCAS -Alt | April 13 | Students with significant disabilities in grade 12 working toward a CD | NA | NA | NA |
| MCAS-Alt | May 4 | Students with significant disabilities in grades 3-8, 10 | NA | NA | NA |
May 2007 MCAS Test/Pilot Test Administration for Grades 3-8
| Test/Pilot Test | Administration Dates | Who Participates | No. of Sessions | Min./
Session | No. of Days |
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| Math | May 14-31 | Grades 3-8 | 2 | 60 | 1 or 2 |
| Science and Tech/Eng. | May 14-31 | Grades 5, 8 | 2 | 60 | 1 or 2 |
| History and Social Science Pilot Test | May 14-31 | Grades 5, 7 | 2 | 60 | 1 or 2 |
| Deadline for returning Math, Science, History test materials | June 1 | --- | | | |
May/June 2007 MCAS Test/Pilot Test Administration for Grades 9-11
| Test/Pilot Test | Administration Dates | Who Participates | No. of Sessions | Min./
Session | No. of Days |
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Mathematics
Session 1 | May 22 | Students in grade 10 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
Mathematics
Session 2 | May 23 | Students in grade 10 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| U.S. History Pilot Test | May 24-31 | Students in grades 10/11 completing coursework in U.S. History I and II | 2 | 60 | 1 or 2 |
| Deadline for returning High School Math and History test materials | June 1 | --- | | | |
| High School Science | June 5-7 | Students in grades 9/10 enrolled in Biology, Chemistry, Intro. Physics, or Technology/Engineering during the 2006-2007 school year | 2 | 60 | 1 or 2 |
| Deadline for returning High School Science test materials | June 11 | --- | | | |
SAT Test Schedule 2006 - 2007
| Test Dates |
Test |
Registration Deadlines * |
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| U.S. Regular |
U.S. (Late fee applies) |
International Early |
International Regular |
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| October 14, 2006 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Sep. 12, 2006 |
Sep. 20, 2006 |
N/A |
Sep. 12, 2006 |
| November 4, 2006 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Sep. 29, 2006 |
Oct. 11, 2006 |
Sep. 13, 2006 |
Sep. 29, 2006 |
| December 2, 2006 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Nov. 1, 2006 |
Nov. 9, 2006 |
Oct. 11, 2006 |
Nov. 1, 2006 |
| January 27, 2007 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Dec. 20, 2006 |
Jan. 4, 2007 |
Dec. 6, 2006 |
Dec. 20, 2006 |
| March 10, 2007 |
SAT only |
Feb. 2, 2007 |
Feb. 14, 2007 |
N/A |
N/A |
| May 5, 2007 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Mar. 29, 2007 |
Apr. 11, 2007 |
Mar. 14, 2007 |
Mar. 29, 2007 |
| June 2, 2007 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Apr. 27, 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
Apr. 11, 2007 |
Apr. 27, 2007 |
Advanced Placement Schedule Spring 2007
| Week One |
Morning Session
8 a.m.* |
Afternoon Session
12 p.m.* |
| Monday, May 7 |
Government and Politics: United States |
Government and Politics: Comparative**
French Language** |
| Tuesday, May 8 |
Computer Science A**
Computer Science AB**
Spanish Language** |
Statistics |
| Wednesday, May 9 |
Calculus AB**
Calculus BC** |
Chinese Language and Culture |
| Thursday, May 10 |
English Literature**
German Language** |
Japanese Language and Culture**
French Literature** |
| Friday, May 11 |
United States History |
European History
Studio Art (portfolios due) |
| Week Two |
Morning Session 8 a.m.* |
Afternoon Session 12 p.m.* |
Afternoon Session 2 p.m. |
| Monday, May 14 |
Biology**
Music Theory** |
Physics B**
Physics C: Mechanics**
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Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism*** |
| Tuesday, May 15 |
Environmental Science**
Chemistry** |
Psychology |
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| Wednesday, May 16 |
Italian Language and Culture**
English Language** |
Art History |
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| Thursday, May 17 |
Macroeconomics**
World History** |
Microeconomics |
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| Friday, May 18 |
Human Geography**
Spanish Literature** |
Latin Literature**
Latin: Vergil** |
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* Schools in Alaska must begin the morning exam administration between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. and the afternoon exam administration between 11 a.m. and 12 noon.
** Coordinators should order late-testing exams for students who would like to take exams that are scheduled for the same slot.
*** This exam must begin between 2 and 3 p.m. In Alaska, the exam must begin between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Coordinators are responsible for notifying students when and where to appear for the exams. Early testing is not permitted under any circumstances.
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Morning Session
8 a.m.* |
Afternoon Session
12 p.m.* |
| Wednesday, May 23 |
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Comp Science A
Comp Science AB
French Literature |
Art History
Chemistry
European History
Human Geography
Spanish Language |
| Thursday, May 24 |
German Language
Government and Politics: Comparative
Psychology
Statistics
U.S. History
Japanese Language and Culture |
English Language
Environmental Science
French Language
Government and Politics: United States
Latin Literature
Latin: Vergil |
| Friday, May 25 |
English Literature
Italian Language and Culture
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Physics B |
Biology
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Literature
World History
Chinese Language and Culture |
Further Information and Links
If you need more information regarding any of the following tests, click on the name to access the testing agencies:
- ACT Achievement Test
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Massachusetts Comprehensive Achievement System (MCAS)
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
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