Students who are achieving in their classroom work, but who are at or near grade-level expectations unable to participate in standard MCAS tests even with the use of accommodations due to the nature of their disabilities, should be considered for the MCAS-Alt portfolio. See the section on “grade-level” Participation Guidelines (pages 8–11) for a description of the characteristics of a relatively small number of students who should be considered for the MCAS-Alt, under 3.” “grade-level” “Option Students who submit grade-level portfolios will be eligible to earn a score of Partially Meeting or if they independently demonstrate the Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Exceeding Expectations grade-level knowledge and skills described for each standard assessed in their grade. The Department strongly encourages collaboration between general and special educators in the creation of grade-level portfolios. B. Requirements for the Portfolio: “Grade-Level” See Table 7 for the grade-level portfolio requirements in each grade and content area, and be aware of the following information: Only work samples are included in the portfolio; no data charts are required. “grade-level” Multiple work samples (2 or more) must address all aspects and all parts of each selected standard (i.e., a., b., c., etc.). Work samples must show evidence of the student’s thinking and independent problem-solving by showing all work completed by the student to get the answers. The portfolio should include, where appropriate, any graphic organizers, scoring rubrics, or tools used by the student. A completed Portfolio Cover Sheet (see page 56) must be placed in the front of the three-ring portfolio binder. A completed Portfolio Work Description must be attached to each work “Grade-Level” sample (see page 57). 7 Portfolio Requirements in Each Grade and Content Area “Grade-Level” Grade Portfolio Content Area “Grade-Level”
Students who are achieving at or near grade-level expectations in their classroom work, but who are unable to participate in standard MCAS tests even with the use of accommodations due to the nature of their disabilities, should be considered for the “grade-level” MCAS-Alt portfolio. See the section on Participation Guidelines (pages 8–11) for a description of the characteristics of a relatively small number of students who should be considered for the “grade-level” MCAS-Alt, under “Option 3.” Students who submit grade-level portfolios will be eligible to earn a score of Partially Meeting Expectations, Meeting Expectations, or Exceeding Expectations if they independently demonstrate the grade-level knowledge and skills described for each standard assessed in their grade. The Department strongly encourages collaboration between general and special educators in the creation of grade-level portfolios. B. Requirements for the “Grade-Level” Portfolio: See Table 7 for the grade-level portfolio requirements in each grade and content area, and be aware of the following information: Only work samples are included in the “grade-level” portfolio; no data charts are required. Multiple work samples (2 or more) must address all aspects and all parts of each selected standard (i.e., a., b., c., etc.). Work samples must show evidence of the student’s thinking and independent problem-solving by showing all work completed by the student to get the answers. The portfolio should include, where appropriate, any graphic organizers, scoring rubrics, or tools used by the student. A completed Portfolio Cover Sheet (see page 56) must be placed in the front of the three-ring portfolio binder. A completed “Grade-Level” Portfolio Work Description must be attached to each work sample (see page 57). 7 “Grade-Level” Portfolio Requirements in Each Grade and Content Area Grade “Grade-Level” Portfolio Content Area
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