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PearsonAccessnext is the online test management system Massachusetts uses to administer MCAS .to manage:
- User accounts
- Student registration
- And setup test sessions
The PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide is generic to all states and programs that use PearsonAccessnext , and addresses all functionality in PearsonAccessnext. This is the MCAS Reference Page for the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide. It outlines MCAS's tasks and functions in PearsonAccessnext . MCAS has also has created quick guides that address specific tasks, like managing users in PearsonAccessnext and loading a Student Registration Import. All test administration quick guides are posted to PearsonAccessnext under Support > Documentationquick start guides can be found on the MCAS support center (mcas.pearsonsupport.com) under the PearsonAccessnext tab and the Technology Setup tab.
NOTE: This page will continue to be updated as additional functionality is developed for MCAS.
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Accessing PearsonAccess Next
- To access PearsonAccessnext go to
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- http://mcas.pearsonaccessnext.com and select Sign in to PearsonAccessnext .
- For the training site go to
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Learn To learn how to Sign In, see System Basics.
Using PearsonAccess Next
Tasks listed on this page are in as close to chronological order as possible. The timing of some tasks may overlap.
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Some features are only available to some user accounts. Each user account has a user role(s) and permissions associated with it. These permissions control the data the user can view and actions the user can perform. If you do not see a specific feature, your account is not configured to access it. To view User Role Matrix for PearsonAccessnext select User Information dropdown, at mcas.pearsonsupport.com/pearsonaccessnext. |
Getting Started
- Confirm that the computers you will use to monitor and manage testing meet the stated System Requirements for PearsonAccessnext .
- Learn the System Basics.
- Learn how to Import and Export Data.
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- Configure Response File Backup Locations.
- Understand Proctor Caching.
- Create a configuration, as described in Configure TestNav for Proctor Caching. MCAS recommends using precaching by test to ensure all content is cached ahead of time. Note that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recommends using precaching by test to ensure all content is cached and ready for the start of testing. .
Set Up User Accounts
To setup users view the following online user guide pages:
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