State Assessments Parent Interest Report

Assessment Overview Math and ELA Science and SS PA NCSC ACCESS Grades 3-12: – Math (TNReady) 3-8 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II – ELA (TNReady) 3-8 English I, II and III Writing incorporated in TNReady – Science (Achievement & EOC) 3-8 Biology, Chemistry – Social Studies (New Achievement & EOC) 3-8 US History – Alternate Assessments: Portfolio Assessment (1%)- Science and Social Studies NCSC (1%)- replacing portfolio assessment in ELA and Math ACCESS- EL Assessment 2 TNReady Achievement & EOC Alternate

Types of TNReady Test Items Math  Equations  Graphics  Multiple Choice  Multiple Select  Performance Tasks (grades 3-8 only)  Technology Enhanced Items ELA  Writing Tasks  Technology Enhanced Items  Multiple Choice  Multiple Select  Evidence-Based Selected Response 3

Grade 3 ELA Examples 4 Parent Guide:

Grade 3 Math Examples Parent Guide: 5

Test Components Test NamePartComponents TNReady (ELA and Math)Part 1ELA = 2 subtests, Math = 1 subtest TNReady (ELA and Math)Part 2ELA = 2 subtests, Math = 2 subtests Social Studies/ US History (Achievement & EOC)Part 11 subtest Social Studies/ US History (Achievement & EOC)Part 22 subtests Science (Achievement & EOC)1 Test EOC = 1 subtest Achievement = 2 subtests 6

Scheduling Flexibility 7 Flexibility Calendar 5 days per grade/ content LEA Subtests Unique Schedules School Time Breaks Positive Testing Environment Admin

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