Tools and Resources Page
The function of this section is to provide Tennessee educators and the public with a listing of quick links to numerous assessment resources available for each student assessment program. For more information and to access all resources available for each assessment program, click on one of the gray links on the left side of this web page.
Testing Security
Acknowledgement of Test Security Policy
TCAP Test Sign In/Out Form
(for Achievement and End of Course)
TCAP Test Sign In/Out Form (for Writing)
4/10/13 TCAP Testing Protocol Video
Achievement Levels & Descriptors
Beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, TCAP results are reported based on four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced.
The following Achievement Level Descriptors reflect the changes in the curriculum standards (Reading/Language Arts, Math, and Science) and achievement levels (Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced).
- Reading/Language Arts (Grades 3-8 Achievement, English I, English II, and English III)
- Math (Grades 3-8 Achievement, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
- Science (Grades 3-8 Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Assessment Forms & Documents
Spring Regional Presentations
2013 Spring Regionals Presentation
2013 Assessment Logistics PowerPoint
2013 Assessment Design PowerPoint
LEAD PowerPoint Presentations
- The Constructive Response Assessment (Charlotte Woehler)
- The Face of TCAP Writing (Charlotte Woehler)
- How Can the NAEP Questions Tool Help Classroom Teachers (Laura Atkins)
- Changes: 2012 TCAP Achievement Test (Mike Rickert)
- Assessment, Communication & Processing (Deb Malone)
- Learning the Ropes of being a new Testing Coordinator (Deb Malone)
- 2011-2012 Test Coordinator's Calendar at a glance (Deb Malone)
- LMNOP Guide (Deb Malone)
- Testing Laws (Deb Malone)
- Strategies for Improving the Process of Educational Assessments (Deb Malone)
- End-of-Course Assessment Update (LaQuisha Oliver)
- TVAAS Teacher Reports (Vicky Smith)
TCAP Achievement K-8
- FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the TCAP Achievement Test
- 2013 TCAP ACH Test Administration Manual
- 2013 TCAP MAAS Test Administration Manual
Understanding TCAP Achievement Test Results
- 2012-13 EOC Parent's Guide COMING SOON!
- 2012-13 EOC Educator's Guide to Test Report Interpretation COMING SOON!
Secondary Assessments
Understanding TCAP Gateway and End of Course Test Results
- 2012-13 EOC Parent's Guide COMING SOON!
- 2012-13 EOC Educator's Guide to Test Report Interpretation COMING SOON!
Supplemental Reference (Formula) Pages
- Gateway Mathematics Reference Page A reference page found in the test booklets, practice test, and item sample booklets.
- EOC Algebra I Reference Page
- EOC Algebra II Reference Page
- Allowable Square Root Chart - For use on Algebra I End of Course, Algebra II End of Course or Gateway Mathematics ONLY
- EOC Chemistry Field Test Reference Page
Educational Tools
All TCAP Tests
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