for the MCAS English Language Arts. It contains 6 reading mini-tests to ease students into test preparation and help students develop the reading comprehension skills they will need for the state test. Each reading mini-test gives students practice answering multiple-choice and open-response questions. It includes 6 focused vocabulary quizzes that cover the vocabulary skills that Massachusetts students need. It includes a full-length MCAS English Language Arts test just like the real state test. There is no better way to prepare for the MCAS than to take it! - Build confidence by using the tests to improve student performance - Reduce text anxiety by allowing the student to practice taking the MCAS test - Find out what score a student is likely to get before they take the real state test - Use the tests in revision so students develop the skills to answer all types of reading comprehension questions - Use the full answer key and skills list to identify exactly what skills the student is missing - Use the included teaching notes to ensure that students have a full understanding of the key reading skills that Massachusetts students need

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