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The Mississippi Assessment Center brings together faculty and staff with demonstrated experience in researching, developing and disseminating statewide career and technical assessments to participate in alignment and validation reviews for tests. MAC professionals deliver materials and services online. This enables MDE and schools in Mississippi to have access to high quality assessments in a timely and economically efficient manner.

Testing Resources

Find instructions and resources to help your MS-CPAS2 Testing preparation and delivery.

Announcements

2012-2013 MS-CPAS2 Testing Dates -

Below are the testing periods for MS-CPAS2 assessments for the 2012-2013 testing cycle.

Secondary

Fall – November 12-16, 2012

Spring – April 8-26, 2013

Postsecondary

Summer – July 16-20, 2012

Fall – November 5-9, 2012

Spring – April 1-5, 2012

MAC Postsecondary Update March 2012 -

March 2012 MAC Newsletter for Postsecondary read more ...

MAC Secondary Update March 2012 -

March 2012 MAC Newsletter for Secondary read more ...

MAC Postsecondary Update February 2012 -

February 2012 MAC Newsletter for Postsecondary

MAC Secondary Update February 2012 -

February 2012 MAC Newsletter for Secondary

MAC Postsecondary Update January 2012 -

January 2012 MAC Newsletter for Postsecondary

MAC Secondary Update January 2012 -

January 2012 MAC Newsletter for Secondary Schools

MAC Secondary Update December 2011 -

December 2011 MAC Newsletter for Secondary Schools

MAC Postsecondary Update December 2011 -

December 2011 MAC Newsletter for Postsecondary

Internet Explorer 9 Compatibility Notice for Testing -

Just another reminder if you are using Internet Explorer for testing, compatibility mode must be utilized to ensure the consistency of testing among users.

If you find that the QM program login does not open or view properly, it might be that you are using Internet Explorer 9. Use the guide below to help if needed.

2011-2012 MAC Test Coordinator Training Webinar -

September 8, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. read more ...

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Current CPAS Phase

Phase 4- Reports

MS-CPAS2 testing is closed.

Please use the Questionmark reporting service to ensure your students took the correct test and have a score. Log In to Questionmark Reports. The assessment staff will identify test questions that need to be examined. MDE program supervisors will decided if any adjustments need to be made to scores. Your district personnel will be able to access final reports on this site once all adjustments are reconciled.

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