What is the TNReady test?

TNReady is a part of the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) and is designed to assess true student understanding, not just basic memorization and test-taking skills. It is a way to assess what our students know and what we can do to help them succeed in the future.

Is TNReady for a grade?

This year’s social studies TNReady assessment is a field test in grades 3–8 ––meaning it will not be scored for a grade or factor into educator’s evaluations, but it will help the department develop future assessments.

Is TNReady testing mandatory?

Students have to take tests in-person Any student participating in TNReady this spring is required to test in person. After years of technical difficulties, Tennessee’s student assessments will be given via paper and pencil this year so students would not be able to take the tests via online delivery anyway.

How many subparts are on the TNReady ELA assessment?

four subparts
The English language arts (ELA) assessments will be administered in four subparts for grades 3-8 and in three subparts for high school end-of-course exams.

What does TNReady score reports compare a student to?

The TNReady score reports provide detailed and clear information about individual student achievement in order to help families, students, and educators better understand a student’s strengths and areas of improvement. The score reports show how a student performed when compared to subject and grade-level expectations.

What does a TNReady score reports compare a student to?

What does a TNReady score report compare a student to?

How many writing prompts are on the TNReady ELA portion?

one writing prompt
There will just be one writing prompt on TNReady and that prompt could test explanatory, opinion/argument, or a narrative mode of writing. Preparation for TNReady doesn’t require any additional test preparation other than the learning happening in Tennessee classrooms during the course of the school year.

Is TCAP mandatory in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, students in grades three through eight are required to take the TCAP. High school students take end-of-course assessments, or EOCs, when they complete each of the following courses: English I or II; Algebra I or II, Geometry, U.S. History, and Biology.

Does Tennessee allow students to opt out of TNReady?

Yes, you can opt your child out of this year’s TNReady test. This is true in spite of misleading guidance offered to school districts by the Tennessee Department of Education. Fortunately, the advocates over at Save our Schools PAC offer some key insight into just how to accomplish this.

Is Tennessee state testing mandatory?