Mathematics
About the Assessment
The 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.
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.
Blueprints
Math Assessment Blueprints
Evidence Statements
Math Evidence Resources
Rubrics, Reference Sheets and Assessment Tools Policy
Math Rubrics Resources
- Rubric for Modeling - PDF - 139.39 KB
- Rubric for Reasoning - PDF - 96.6 KB
- Grade 4 Reference Sheet - PDF - 183.7 KB
- Grade 5 Reference Sheet - PDF - 131.83 KB
- Grade 6 Reference Sheet - PDF - 132.83 KB
- Grade 7 Reference Sheet - PDF - 219.05 KB
- Grade 8 Reference Sheet - PDF - 117.72 KB
- Mathematics Assessment Tools Policy - PDF - 223.84 KB
Test Preparation and Practice
The following links provide resources that can help students prepare for the 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.
Additional Resources and Information
- Mathematics Branch
- Accessibility and Accommodations