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Student Tools and Supports

Access resources to prepare students and educators for statewide testing.

Student Tools and Supports


Access guides and resources below for using assistive technology online forms.

Online calculators are available during testing on items where a calculator may be used. Students can use these stand-alone versions to practice prior to the start of online testing. Both Desmos and Texas Instruments (TI) calculators are available during testing for students taking the Mathematics and Science MCAs.

Mathematics tables are available during testing on items where a calculator may be used. Students can use these stand-alone versions to practice prior to the start of online testing. Mathematics tables are available online for Mathematics MCA. If a student is testing in a paper test book, paper versions of the mathematics tables may be provided.

The same versions of the formula sheets that are available in grades 5–8 and 11 mathematic assessments are available below. Select your grade to view the available formula sheet.

Word lists are universal supports available on the Mathematics and Science MCAs that may allow students to access the meaning of unfamiliar words in test items. Translated word lists are available for mathematics. Translated and glossed word lists are available for science. Note: If you need to use the Karen list and do not already have the font installed on your device, select the button below to download the file. Open the file and then select Install. Then open the translated word list and the font will appear.