TCAP TESTING
APRIL 28 - May 1, 2014
What is the TCAP Achievement Test?
The TCAP Acheivement test uses multiple choice questions that provide a measure of knowledge and application skills in various subject areas for grades K-8. The results of the TCAP Achievement Test provide valuable information regarding student's progress in Tennessee.
Whats subjects are covered on the test?
The test for K includes reading, language arts and mathematics.
The test for grade 1 includes reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, word analysis, vocabulary, language mechanics and math computation.
The test for grade 2 includes reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, word analysis, vocabulary, language mechanics, math computation and spelling.
The tests for grades 3-8 include reading, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
The tests are broken into segments for students to take over several days.
When will the test be administered to Tennessee students?
The week of April 5th thru the 9th. During this week of testing, NO VISITORS will be allowed to have lunch with the students or to visit any part of the school building, except the office.
How will the scores be used?
The results are provided to teachers and school administrators to help them address the instructional needs of Tennessee students. They may be used as one measure of student achievement during the current school year.
What types of score reports will be generated from the TCAP Achievement Test?
The reports for grades Kindergarten (K) through 2 will provide information comparing the achievement of Tennessee students with the performance of students from across the nation.
The reports for grades 3 through 8 will provide information concerning performance on specific objectives (criterion-referenced) and a description of student performance on academic skills based on the grade span standards (performance levels).
What types of items will be on the test?
The TCAP Achievement Test will include Criterion-Referenced items for all students in grades 3 through 8 in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
What are Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRT)
Criterion-Referenced items measure a student's performance according to specific standards, rather than to the performance of other test takers. These items are directly aligned with the Content Standards and State Performance Indicators.
TCAP TEST TAKING TIPS
On test days, try to provide a calm, stress-free environment each morning as your child gets ready for school. Get up in plenty of time to avoid morning rush and anxiety. Curtail nighttime extra-curricular activities and outings that may interfere with their regular bedtime routine.
Here's How You Can Help Children Do Their Best on Tests
The best thing you as a parent can do to help your child do his/her best on standardized tests is to provide positive support by expressing confidence in your child's ability to do their best. Let that be your expectation, as well. Children should know that test scores are important, but are not the measure of your love and acceptance of them.
Compliments of...
McKenzie Elementary Li'l Rebels
Phone: 731-352-5272
165 Brooks Avenue
McKenzie, TN 38201
For further questions, please contact Richard Davy, Principal or Beckie Smith, Counselor
More information call also be found by visiting: www.state.tn.us/education
