2021-2022 Testing Dates
All Dates Are Tentative and Subject to Change
As required by T.C.A. 49-6-6007, this is a listing of state mandated assessments for the 2021-2022 school year.
TCAP Achievement and End of Course Tests
Grades 3-8 TCAP Achievement Assessments
Annual assessments play a key role in the teaching and learning process, and they are critical to ensure that all students are meeting higher standards and are making progress on their path to postsecondary and the workforce. The TCAP assessments are designed to provide Tennessee students, teachers, and families with better information about what students know and understand.
Each test (by subject) is divided into multiple subparts and will be administered on paper in a single administration window at the end of the school year.
• English language arts (4 subparts) will consist of multiple choice and selected response items, as well as reading from texts and providing a written response.
• Mathematics (3 subparts) will consist of multiple choice, multiple select, equation editor, matching tables, and graphing representations.
• Science (2 subparts) will measure current content standards and consist of multiple-choice items.
• Social Studies (2 subparts) will consist of multiple choice, as well as reading from texts and providing a written response.
Required
Yes
Applicable Federal/State Law
Administered in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and T.C.A. 49-1-602 pertaining to district and school accountability. Modified assessments in Braille and large print are also provided in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990.
Purpose & Use
The TCAP tests are designed to assess true student understanding and not just basic memorization and test-taking skills. TCAP measures student understanding of our current state standards.
Administration Window
Lewis County's testing dates within the state's administration window.
• April 18, 2022 - May 6, 2022 (paper-based)
• April 18, 2022 - May 20, 2022 (computer-based)
Length of Assessment
English Language Arts
• Grades 3-5
• Subpart 1 (writing): 50 minutes
• Subparts 2-4: 35-50 minutes each
• Grades 6-8
• Subpart 1 (writing): 45 minutes
• Subparts 2-4: 45-50 minutes each
Mathematics
• Grades 3-5
• Subparts 1-3: 30-45 minutes each
• Grades 6-8
• Subparts 1-3: 30-55 minutes each
Science
• Grade 3
• Subparts 1-2: 51-53 minutes each
• Grades 4-8
• Subparts 1-2: 47-48 minutes each
Social Studies
Results to Parents & Students
Quick score reports, which provide teachers and parents with a snapshot of their student's performance, are provided to districts by end of school year. These are used to help calculate final grades for report cards.
Districts receive individual performance reports which summarize student performance in more detail, and we will share those reports in the fall 2022.
Grades 9-12 TCAP End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments
Each test (by subject) is divided into multiple subparts and will be administered in a single administration window at the end of the course.
• English I, English II, and English III (4 subparts) will consist of multiple choice and selected response items as well as reading from texts and providing a written response.
• Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II and Integrated Math III (3 subparts) will consist of multiple choice, multiple select, equation editor, matching tables, and graphing representations.
• Biology and Chemistry (2 subparts) will measure current content standards and consist of multiple-choice items.
• U.S. History/Geography (3 subparts) will consist of multiple-choice items as well as reading from texts and providing a written response.
Required
Yes
Applicable Federal/State Law
Administered in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and T.C.A §49-1-602 pertaining to district and school accountability. Modified assessments in Braille and large print are also provided in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990.
Purpose & Use
The TCAP tests are designed to assess true student understanding and not just basic memorization and test-taking skills. They measure student understanding of our current state standards.
TCAP EOC assessments are given to help measure how much a student grows academically in a particular content area.
Administration Window
For fall block schedules:
• Nov. 29- Dec. 16, 2021
For full year and spring block schedules:
• April 18, 2022 - May 6, 2022 (paper-based)
• April 18, 2022 - May 20, 2022 (computer-based)
Length of Assessment
• English I, English II, English III
o Subpart 1 (writing): 85 minutes
o Subparts 2-4: 45-50 minutes each
• Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, Integrated Math III
o Subparts 1-3: 35-55 minutes each
• Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
o Subparts 1-3: 35-55 minutes each
• Biology and Chemistry
o Subparts 1-2: 75 minutes each
• U.S. History
o Subpart 1 (writing): 50 minutes
o Subparts 2 - 3: 45 minutes each
Results to Parents & Students
Quick Score reports, which provide teachers and parents with a snapshot of their student's performance, are provided to districts by end of school year. These are used to help calculate final grades for report cards.
Districts receive individual performance reports which summarize student performance in more detail. Districts will receive these reports in mid-winter for tests given in the fall and in early summer for tests given in the spring and will share those with parents.
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Students with Disabilities
During the 2021-2022 school year, TCAP-Alternate will include the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) in English language arts and math, as well as the TCAP-Alternate assessment in science and social studies. TCAP-Alternate is an assessment based on alternate achievement standards. This assessment is appropriate for students with a significant cognitive disability as determined by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team. The MSAA is designed to be administered online by the test administrator. The TCAP-Alternate science and social studies is designed to be administrated via paper by the test administrator.
REQUIRED
Yes
APPLICABLE FEDERAL/STATE LAW
The development of alternate achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities is authorized under a department regulation (34 C.F.R. Part 200) published on December 9, 2003, and T.C.A 49-1-612. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title I require inclusion of all students with disabilities in the state assessment system.
PURPOSE & USE
This test is given to help measure how much a student grows academically over the course of a school year.
ADMINISTRATION WINDOW
The operational Alternative assessments will be administered March 14- April 29, 2022. (tentative)
LENGTH OF ASSESSMENT
Students are given the assessment during class time throughout the window based on student needs and class schedules.
RESULTS TO PARENTS & STUDENTS
Districts receive individual performance reports which detail student performance in early summer and the district will share these reports with parents.
ACCESS for English Learners
During the 2021-2022 school year, English Learners will take the ACCESS for ELLs to determine language proficiency. ACCESS assesses students in the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
REQUIRED
Yes
APPLICABLE FEDERAL/STATE LAW
Administered in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015.
PURPOSE & USE
Administered to English Learners to evaluate English proficiency.
ADMINISTRATION WINDOW
FEB. 14 - MARCH 26, 2022
LENGTH OF ASSESSMENT
The test is self-paced with target administration times for each section of the test as follows:
• Listening: Up to 40 minutes
• Reading: Up to 35 minutes
• Speaking: Up to 30 minutes
• Writing Tier A: Up to 45 minutes
• Writing Tiers B/C: Up to 60 minutes
RESULTS TO PARENTS & STUDENTS
Additional information is posted to https://www.wida.us/membership/states/Tennessee.aspx
Grade 2 TCAP Assessment
The new Grade 2 assessment will be given operationally in the spring of 2021.
Required?
No
Applicable Federal/State Law
Not applicable-voluntary participation
Purpose & Use
This test is given to help measure how much a second grade student grows academically over the course of a school year.
Administration Window (Tests must be given within these calendar dates)
April 18 - May 6, 2022
Length of Assessment
English: Subpart 1: 40 minutes Subpart 2: 40 minutes Subpart 3: 40 minutes Subpart 4: 42 minutes Total: 162 minutes
Mathematics: Subpart 1: 40 minutes Subpart 2: 42 minutes Total: 82 minutes
Results to Parents and Students
The results for grade 2 will be released in Fall 2022.
ACT/SAT
Districts receive individual performance reports which summarize student performance in more detail. Districts can choose how and when to share these reports with parents. ACT/SAT
REQUIRED
Yes; Grade 11
APPLICABLE FEDERAL/STATE LAW
Administered in accordance with T.C.A 49-6-6001(b).
PURPOSE & USE
The ACT is used to measure college readiness and HOPE scholarship eligibility.
All Tennessee students receive one free voucher for either ACT or SAT; requests for vouchers should be made at the student's school.
ADMINISTRATION WINDOW
ACT
• Senior Retake ACT: October 5, 2021
• Statewide ACT Assessment for 11th grade: March 1, 2022
• District Practice ACT for 8th-10th grade: March 1, 2022
• Students may also take the ACT on a national test date administered by ACT. These test dates are listed at ACT Registration | Test Dates in the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada.
Participation in the statewide administration of ACT or SAT counts as using a voucher.
LENGTH OF ASSESSMENT
ACT:
• English: 45 minutes
• Math: 60 minutes
• Reading: 35 minutes
• Science: 35 minutes
• Writing: 30 minutes
RESULTS TO PARENTS & STUDENTS
For ACT, student-level reports are provided to students approximately three to eight weeks after the administration of the assessment by ACT.
National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas.
Required
Yes
Applicable Federal/State Law
Administered in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, which requires the state to participate in the biennial state academic assessments of fourth and eighth grade reading and mathematics.
Purpose & Use
Only a small sample of Tennessee fourth and eighth graders will take this test. This test, often called the nation's report card, measures Tennessee's academic achievement against other states also taking this test. Administration Window (Tests must be given within these calendar dates)
January 24 - March 15, 2022 (tentative)
Length of Assessment
60-90 minutes
Results to Parents & Students
No student level results provided.
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