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2024 BRISTOL-PLYMOUTH REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
Academic Achievement Continued
• Biology: Implementing new course sequences to spiral curriculum topics, reinforcing key
concepts to better prepare students for the MCAS Biology examination.
• Mathematics: Adopting new Geometry materials and maintaining a spiraled review of core
topics in Algebra I and Geometry to enhance student readiness for the MCAS Mathematics exam.
The Class of 2025 also boasts 81 round-one recipients of the prestigious John and Abigail Adams
Scholarship, awarded to students scoring in the “Exceeding” category on one MCAS exam, “Meeting or
Exceeding” on the remaining two, and ranking in the top 25% of District test-takers.
MCAS Results
• ELA (2024): 11% Exceeding Expectations, 47% Meeting Expectations, 37% Partially Meeting, 5%
Not Meeting.
• Mathematics (2024): 12% Exceeding Expectations, 48% Meeting Expectations, 35% Partially
Meeting, 4% Not Meeting.
• Next Generation STE (Biology, 2024): 5% Exceeding Expectations, 34% Meeting Expectations,
50% Partially Meeting, 11% Not Meeting.
To address the evolving demands of MCAS testing, Bristol-Plymouth educators are continuously
adapting instructional strategies, curriculum materials, and assessment practices to meet the rigorous
expectations outlined in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. These concerted eforts relect
the school’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Information Regarding Ballot Question 2
In response to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s reported results of Massachusetts Ballot Question
2, DESE is providing a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document relating to competency
determination awards to ofer guidance to districts and families. As of the November 6,
communication:
Questions and Answers
When does the new law take effect?
According to guidance provided by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the earliest the law would
take efect is December 5, 2024.
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