Test |
Grades
Involved |
Subject(s)
Tested |
Purpose and
Use of Test |
Test Format |
Testing Date(s)/
Window |
Score Return |
i-Ready diagnostic and RTI2 universal screener |
K-8 |
Reading
Math |
Given to all K-8 students to identify those performing at or above grade level and students needing intervention services. |
- Computer-based
- multiple-choice items
- 45-60 minutes in length per subject
|
Administered three times yearly:
- August 2022
- Nov./ Dec. 2022
- March 2023
- April/ May 2023 (K-2 only)
|
No grades are given. Results will be shared with teachers and parents in order to inform instruction and/or support RTI2 activities. |
Math Interim Assessment |
6-12 |
English/ Language Arts
Math
Additional subjects can be assessed at the school's discretion. |
Given to evaluate mastery of subject standards at a school district level relative to the level of mastery determined at the individual student/ classroom level. |
- Computer-based & computer-scored
- Open response scored items
- 45-60 minutes in length per subject.
|
Administered three times yearly:
- Sept./ Oct. 2022
- December 2022
- March 2023
|
No grades are given. Student results are used by teachers to inform instructional decisions moving forward. Sharing with students to mark progress is encouraged. |
CommonLit Interim Assessment |
6-12 |
English |
Given to evaluate mastery of subject standards at a school district level relative to the level of mastery determined at the individual student/ classroom level. |
- Computer-based & computer-scored
- Open response scored items
- 45-60 minutes in length
|
Administered three
times yearly:
-
August 2022
- Nov./ Dec. 2022
- Feb./ Mar. 2023
|
No grades are given. Student results are used by teachers to inform instructional decisions moving forward. Sharing with students to mark progress is encouraged. |
ACT |
11 & 12 |
English Reading
Math
Science
|
The ACT assessment provides valuable information regarding student achievement and readiness for postsecondary opportunities. |
|
Class of 2023 Senior Day - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
State-wide test day for 2023 Juniors - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 |
The ACT student report includes student’s proficiency level in English language arts (ELA), Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), understanding complex texts, and progress towards career readiness. It also includes suggested colleges and career areas based on student’s scores and career interests, as indicated on the ACT. |
MSAA
Alternative Assessment |
3-12 |
Math
Reading |
The TN state assessment for students with the most severe cognitive disabilities. To measure academic achievement with modified academic standards. |
- Computer-based
- Multiple choice questions
|
Late March - Late April 2023
(Dates of testing to be refined pending TDOE assessment calendar release) |
Test results will be sent home to parents in the fall semester of the following school year. |
TCAP-Alt
Alternative Assessment
|
3-12 |
Science
Social Studies |
The TN state assessment for students with the most severe cognitive disabilities. To measure academic achievement with modified academic standards. |
- Paper-based
- Multiple choice questions
|
Late March - Late April 2023
(Dates of testing window to be refined pending TDOE assessment calendar release) |
Test results will be sent home to parents in the fall semester of the following school year. |
WIDA Access |
K-12 |
Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing |
TN state assessment that evaluates the English proficiency of English Language Learner (ELL) students. |
- Computer-based
(2-8)
- Proctor-given
(K-1)
|
February/March 2023 (Dates of testing window to be refined pending TDOE assessment calendar release) |
Test results will be sent home to parents in the fall semester of the following school year. |
TCAP-ACH
state assessments
|
3-8 |
English/ Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
|
TN state assessment that helps to measure how much a student grows academically over the course of a school year and to measure student achievement levels. |
- Paper-based (Possible return to computer-based testing for some grade levels based on TDOE approval)
- Multiple choice & writing assessment
|
Mid April - Early May 2023
(Dates of testing window to be refined pending TDOE assessment calendar release) |
If available prior to the end of the school year, student results on required TCAP assessments will account for 15% of a student's final grade.
Test results will be sent home to parents in the fall semester of the following school year. |
EOC
state assessments |
9-12 |
English I & II Algebra I & II Geometry
Biology
U.S. History |
TN state assessment that helps to measure how much a student grows academically over the course of a school year and to measure student achievement levels. |
- Computer-based
- Multiple choice & writing assessment
|
Fall window: Late November - Mid December 2022 (Dates of testing window to be refined pending TDOE assessment calendar release)
Spring window: Mid April 18 - Early May 2023 (Dates of testing window to be refined pending TDOE assessment calendar release) |
If available prior to the end of the school year, student results on required TCAP assessments will account for 15% of a student's final grade.
Test results will be sent home to parents in the fall semester of the following school year. |
Advanced Placement (AP) assessments |
9-12 |
Various course offerings which are unique at each BCS high school |
AP exams assess knowledge of AP course material and determine whether students are qualified to test out of similar introductory courses in college. |
- Mostly paper-based
- A few courses have different ways to assess.
|
First two weeks of May 2023 |
AP scores are accessed online on the student's College Board account. |