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Maryland Practice Tests

Access computer-based practice tests for educators to prepare students for testing.

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Overview

Practice tests are available in computer‑based and paper‑based formats for each subject and grade level. Computer‑based practice tests allow users to navigate the system, explore available tools, and experience the types of items students will encounter on the live assessment, while paper‑based practice tests help users become familiar with the layout, question formats, and response procedures used during paper‑based testing.

For rubrics, reference sheets, and other policy resources, please visit the MSDE ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies webpages.

Information on Accessibility Features and Accommodations

The full list of accessibility features and accommodations for the MCAP Assessments can be found in the Maryland Assessment Accessibility & Accommodations Policy Manual.

Answer masking, color contrast (background/font color) and text-to-speech for mathematics, science and social studies, are available for all participating students who need these tools, but need to be identified in advance via the Personal Needs Profile (PNP).

Large Print
  • To print Large Print Paper Practice Tests to the optimal enlargement of 150% to 18 point font, they must be printed on 14" x 18" paper. Do not use print scaling or fit-to-page in your printer settings.
  • Large Print Paper Practice Tests can also be printed on 11" x 17" paper with a print size of less than 150% of the standard print. For this, print scaling or fit-to-page must be set in your printer settings.

Braille

  • Guidance for Duxbury Users:
    Open the file in Duxbury. If you receive a Page Depth Exceeded error, follow these steps:
  1. Open DBT.
  2. Go to the Global menu and Embosser Setup. Change the form size to wide with 11” paper or 11.5 x 11 inch paper if using 11.2sr4.
  3. Go to the Global menu and go to "Formatted Braille Importer."
  4. Check the checkbox labeled "Read formatted braille without interpretation" and activate the OK button. It is the only checkbox in this menu.
  5. Open the file.
  6. Review the screen prior to embossing.
  7. Emboss the file.
  • Tactile Graphics
    • Tactile graphics are images that use raised surfaces so that a person who is blind or visually impaired can feel them. They are used to convey non-textual information such as maps, paintings, graphs, and diagrams.
    • If you have a student who is blind or has a visual impairment and who requires tactile graphics to take the practice tests, please email .gov>mcap.msde@maryland.gov.