On last spring’s exams, 10th graders had to earn at least 25 percent of available points on the math test and 39 percent on the English test to graduate.

Question 2 sought to eliminate the decades-long standardized test as a prerequisite to a high school diploma. It was backed ...

The average statewide percentages of 10th grade students who met or exceeded expectations ... 470 and 499 are “partially ...

Massachusetts voted to eliminate MCAS as a graduation requirement, but the test will still be administered. Here's what ...

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In mathematics, the passing grade is 486 ... which opposes the ballot question while also calling for a statewide standard ...

Massachusetts voters have elected to say “yes” to ballot question 2, eliminating the need for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a graduation requirement.

A journey back to the turn of the century sheds helpful light as state citizens contemplate Question 2, which would eliminate ...

The argument for keeping the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement is based around maintaining high, universal standards across the state for students who have a high school diploma. John Schneider, ...

Question 2 on the Massachusetts ballot will ask about getting rid of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS, requirement.

The average statewide percentages of 10th grade students who met or exceeded expectations ... between 470 and 499 are “partially meeting expectations." Question 2 on the Nov. 5 state election ballot ...

Question 2 was overwhelmingly passed by ... Norwood “A kid who doesn’t pass the MCAS because they’re not very academically ...