The MCAP mathematics assessments focus on the content outlined in the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for each grade level or course. Students are asked to demonstrate their understanding of mathematics by solving real-world problems, making sense of quantities and their relationships, and reasoning mathematically.
For students in grades 3 through 8, the assessments are given toward the end of the school year. Assessments in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are administered after a student has completed most of the required course.
Maryland College and Career Ready Standards
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Rubric for Modeling
Rubric for Reasoning
The following links provide resources that can help students prepare for the MCAP Mathematics Assessments.
Grades 3 - 8, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Practice Tests
MSDE Public Release SiteThis site provides access to released questions from former MCAP tests. MCAP released questions are representative of the content and skills included on the MCAP and are provided to help students recognize the nature and format of the questions.
MCAP Mathematics Assessments - Tools Policy
MCAP Mathematics Assessments - Calculator Policy
Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Policy Manual
Contact:
Simeon Sanders, Ed.D.Mathematics Assessment SpecialistOffice: (410) 767-3008simeon.sanders@maryland.gov
Emily OliverProject Manager for Mathematics AssessmentsOffice: (410) 767-0055emily.oliver@maryland.gov