This proposal, known as Question 2, would eliminate the MCAS requirement for high school graduation in Massachusetts, yet still mandate coursework meeting state standards.
Proponents argue that the MCAS, while still mandatory, is less punitive since over 90% of students pass on the first try, with many opportunities for retakes.
Research suggests that standardized testing, like the MCAS, can accurately predict future academic success and helps identify lower-income and underrepresented students who excel.
As the backlash against standardized testing grows nationally, states like Massachusetts and New York, which have stringent exam systems, are reevaluating their approaches to evaluations.
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