State Education Demographics

• Number of K-12 Students: 968,700
• Number of School Administrative Units: 389

Standards Resources:  Curriculum and Instruction

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Information:Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework includes learning standards in five strands (content areas) and four grade spans (PK-2; 3-5; 6-8; High School). Last full revision in 2001, last minor revision of the high school standards in 2006.

State Science Assessment Information

• Given at what grades: 5, 8, High School
• Time of Year: Spring
• First Operational Date: Gr. 4, 8, & 10 operational from 1998-2000; Discontinued from 2001-2002; Gr. 5 & 8 operational in 2003; High School operational in 2006.
• Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice, Constructed Response
• Other information: Gr. 5 & 8 integrated test--Earth and space, life, physical, and technology/engineering: 34 MC (1 pt. each) 5 CR (4 pt. each); high school test--4 different tests, Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, Technology/Engineering: 40 MC (1 pt. each), 5 CR (4 pt. each). Students in the Class of 2010 must take and pass one of the high school tests for the state graduation requirement.

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

Office for Math, Science, and Technology/Engineering Resources

Other CSSS members from this state:

Associate Members

Kathy Brown

Affiliate Members

Jim Kaufman
Dan Barstow