Bay State Math Mastery Slides
An instructional slide deck focusing on MCAS strategies for middle school math. It covers the 'Balance Method' for equations, 'Divide and Conquer' for geometry, and a detailed breakdown of the 4-point constructed response rubric.
Bay State Math Practice Worksheet
A student-facing worksheet containing multiple-choice and short-answer questions focused on 7th and 8th grade MCAS standards for expressions, equations, and geometry. Includes space for showing work.
Garden Blueprint Task
A multi-step constructed response task requiring students to integrate area formulas (rectangle and circles), perimeter calculations, and linear equations within a real-world gardening scenario. Designed to mirror high-stakes MCAS assessment tasks.
Bay State Math Mastery Guide
A teacher resource providing the full answer key for the practice worksheet and a detailed 0-4 point scoring rubric for the Constructed Response task, including sample responses and common student errors.
