BOSTON — Teachers and educators are calling for the state to change its MCAS requirement for graduation, arguing that it does not accurately measure student achievement or school performance.

Advocates have filed two ballot initiatives — one to remove the MCAS as a graduation requirement, and another that would allow districts to determine whether a student has satisfied curriculum requirements.

Craig Consigli, an assistant superintendent at Milford Public Schools, said the act of taking the MCAS — a three-hour test — is uncommon for students, and not reflective of a normal learning experience.

“It’s stressful for sixth graders, it’s stressful for 10th graders,” he said. “Then when you put on top of it, if you don’t pass this test you don’t get a diploma, I can’t imagine the stress and pressure these kids feel.”

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