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Summary of MCAP & NAEP Results and Adopted Metrics
The 2024 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) results show continued progress
in addressing post-pandemic learning loss.
In English Language Arts (ELA), 48.4% of
students demonstrated pro昀椀ciency, a slight
increase from 2023. In mathematics, pro昀椀ciency
rose to 24.1%, up from 23.3% the previous year.
Notably, no student group saw a decline in
math pro昀椀ciency, though achievement gaps
remain, especially among multilingual students,
economically disadvantaged students, and
students with disabilities. Though our state
is making progress, signi昀椀cant work
remains to raise achievement levels
and close achievement gaps.
In science, pro昀椀ciency rates
declined in grades 5 and 8,
dropping below pre-pandemic
levels, with a more signi昀椀cant
decrease in grade 5. However,
high school science pro昀椀ciency
improved to 37.3%, up from 33.6%
the prior year.
Standards and Curriculum Review Committees
With the goal of improving student outcomes, MSDE established several Statewide Framework and
Validation Committees (SFVC) comprised of parents, educators, school system leaders, and subject
matter experts. Each SFVC works to align academic standards and curricular resources to support
teachers in addressing the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of all students.
The English Language Arts SFVC is on track to present its work to the State Board in summer 2025. The
committee has developed a streamlined model that consolidates all MSDE’s literacy resources into a userfriendly format while re昀椀ning the grade-level appropriateness and progression of standards.
The Mathematics SFVC has focused on enhancing coherence and rigor in concepts such as place value,
fractions, and data literacy, while also working to align Math 7, Math 8, and Algebra standards.
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Centering on Core Instruction
