Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Mathematics

About the Assessment

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.

• Computer Adaptive Testing in MCAP Mathematics
  

Grades 3-8, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

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.

Content Standards

• Maryland College and Career Ready Standards

Blueprints

• Grade 3
  

• Grade 4

• Grade 5

• Grade 6

• Grade 7

• Grade 8

• Algebra I

• Geometry

• Algebra II

Evidence Statements

• Grade 3

• Grade 4

• Grade 5

• Grade 6

• Grade 7

• Grade 8

• Algebra I

• Geometry

• Algebra II

Rubrics

• Rubric for Modeling
  

• Rubric for Reasoning

Test Preparation and Practice

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 Site
  This 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.

Tools & Calculator Policy

• MCAP Mathematics Assessments - Tools Policy

• MCAP Mathematics Assessments - Calculator Policy

Accommodations Information

• Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Policy Manual

Additional Resources and Information

• Maryland Mathematics Content and Curriculum Office
  

Contact:

Adei Snyder
Project Manager for Mathematics Assessments
Office: (410) 767-0051
adei.snyder@maryland.gov