TN State Assessments
View Printable Document 2020-2021 Testing Dates TN State Assessments for Grades 3-8 and HS Students - The Washington County School System will be administering the state-mandated TCAP Achievement Assessment beginning beginning with grades 3-8 on Monday, April 12th, 2021 and ending Friday, April 23rd, 2021. State testing is required for all subjects in grades 3-8. TCAP Assessments for students in grades 3-8 include: Math, English/language arts (ELA), Science, and Social Studies.
High school End of Course state assessments will begin Monday, April 21, 2021 and will end on Friday, May 14, 2021. State testing is required for English I and II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, and US History.
Federal and State Law states that every student be administered the same State Board approved standardized tests required of public school students in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and T.C.A. § 49-1-602 pertaining to district and school accountability.
The TCAP assessment is a fully aligned assessment that captures the depth and breadth of what students are learning--and have been learning--in the classroom every day. The information from this year’s assessment will provide educators, parents, and students with a perspective on how students are progressing academically compared to their peers across Tennessee, and better information about a student’s strengths, needs, and areas for growth.
Please do not schedule appointments on testing days and encourage your child to do well on the tests and help them at home by doing the following:
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Discuss the tests with your child. Talking about the tests will help ease your child’s worries and show him/her that you are interested.
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Make sure your child goes to bed early and gets plenty of rest. Students’ minds and bodies need to be ready for a full day of trying their best.
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Make sure your child eats a good breakfast. It is difficult for students to think and do their best if their stomach is empty.
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Arrive at school on time. Being late may cause your child to feel rushed and nervous. Arriving on time will help your child feel relaxed and ready to do his/her best.
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Send your child to school with words of encouragement. Hearing, “You can do it!” or “I have confidence in you!” from you means a lot to your child.
Where can I go for more resources?
Information describing the TCAP Achievement Assessment can be located on the TN Department of Education website ( www.tn.gov/education ...follow top link For Students & Families/Assessment next follow left side linksOverview or click TNReady then select the specific content area or also click Parent Resources).