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MCA-II-Science Item Samplers
Item samplers are provided to familiarize both students and staff with the content and format of computer-delivered science tests. For information on scoreable Science Classroom Assessments, see below under Additional Resources.

Note: Before downloading the Item Samplers you will need to download and install the Item Sampler Launcher. This is a one time only download. The software will work with all item samplers.

Item Sampler Download and Run Procedures
  1. Install the Item Sampler Launcher as described below.
  2. Install each desired Item Sampler as described below.
  3. Execute the Item Sampler Launcher and select the Item Sampler desired.


Item Sampler Launcher - Version 2.8
(Also called the ePAT launcher)
This software is used to deliver individual Item Samplers.

 

Updated

11/24/2008

Updated

11/24/2008

 

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(PC)
  How to Download the Item Sampler Launcher
  1. Click on the MAC or PC Item Sampler Launcher desired.
  2. Execute “Run” or “Save” in the Dialog Box to download the Launcher Installer.
  3. When downloaded run the Installer Program.
  4. Use the default file folder (recommended) or select your own.
  5. Note: the Item Samplers and Launcher MUST be in the same file folder.

ITEM SAMPLERS
  How to Download the Item Samplers
  1. Click on the MAC or PC Item Sampler Launcher desired.
  2. Execute “Run” or “Save” in the Dialog Box to download the Sampler Installer.
  3. When downloaded run the Installer Program.
  4. Use the default file folder (recommended) or select your own.
  5. Note: the Item Samplers and Launcher MUST be in the same file folder.

Grade 5 Science MCA II Item Sampler

Updated 09/03/2008

 
 

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(Mac)

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(PC)

Grade 8 Science MCA II Item Sampler

Updated 09/03/2008

 
 

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(Mac)

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(PC)

High School Science MCA II Item Sampler

Updated 09/03/2008

 
 

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(Mac)

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(PC)

Additional Resources
  Classroom Assessments for science are scoreable assessments teachers can incorporate into their teaching. These assessments have the same format and design as the Science MCAs and give classroom teachers instant feedback on student performance. District staff can obtain the link to these assessments from their District Assessment Coordinator (DAC). DACs can get the link from their area code contact at MDE.
 
 
 
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