Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program - Administrator Manual - Computer-Based and Paper-Based Testing English Language Arts/Literacy & Mathematics Spring 2026

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Administrator Manual for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for the Spring 2026 administration. Provides operational guidance for computer-based and paper-based testing across English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, covering roles and responsibilities, test security and administration policies, handling irregularities and security breaches, and requirements for the testing environment. Includes scheduling and testing time, make-up testing, breaks, and pre-testing steps such as TA checklists, training, and preparation for accessibility features, accommodations, and practice tests.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages100

Reading Time4 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

What’s New for the Spring 2026 Administration?

New Content

Reminders

MCAP Participation Requirements

1.0 Overview

1.1 About this Manual

1.2 Roles of Individuals

2.0 Test Security and Administration Policies

2.1 Maintaining the Security of Test Materials and Content

2.2 Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches

2.3 Testing Environment

Administrative Considerations for ALL Students

Materials Prohibited in the Testing Environment

Exceptions for Test Accommodations

2.4 Scheduling and Testing Time

3.0 BEFORE Testing

3.1 Checklist of Tasks for TAs to Complete BEFORE Testing

3.2 TA Training and Preparation

3.3 Test Security

3.4 Preparing to Administer Accessibility Features and Accommodations

Maryland Comprehensive TEST Assessment Program ADMINISTRATOR MANUAL Computer-Based and Paper-Based Testing English Language Arts/Literacy & Mathematics SPRING 2026 | | Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program | | --- | --- | | Carey M. Wright, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
Joshua L. Michael, Ph. D.
President, Maryland State Board of Education
Wes Moore
Governor | | | The Maryland State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.
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| | Table of Contents What’s New for [the Spring 2026 Administration? ......................................... vi](the Spring 2026 Administration? ......................................... vi) [New Content ........................................................................................................................... vi](New Content ........................................................................................................................... vi) [Reminders ............................................................................................................................... vi](Reminders ............................................................................................................................... vi) MCAP Participation Requirements ............................................................... vii 1.0 Overview ................................................................................................. 1 1.1 About this Manual .............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Roles of Individuals............................................................................................................. 1 2.0 Test Security and Administration Policies ................................................. 3 2.1 Maintaining the Security of Test Materials and Content .................................................... 4 2.1.1 TA Responsibilities ...............................................................................................................4 2.1.2 Security Forms ..................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches....................................................................... 6 2.2.1 Examples of Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches....................................................6 2.2.2 Reporting Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches .......................................................7 2.2.3 Sanctions for Security Breaches...........................................................................................7 2.3 Testing Environment ........................................................................................................... 7 Administrative Considerations for

FAQs

Who is this manual intended for and what testing formats does it cover?

It is intended for MCAP administrators/test administrators (TAs) and covers both computer-based and paper-based testing formats.

What topics are covered regarding test security during administration?

The manual explains how to maintain security of test materials and content, how to handle testing irregularities and security breaches, and the required reporting and sanctions.

What should TAs complete before testing begins?

TAs should follow the pre-testing checklist and complete training and preparation, including security procedures, practice tests, and preparation for accessibility features and accommodations.

Sep 29, 2026

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