2022-2023 Testing and Assessment Information
Testing / Assessment Information
As required by T.C.A. 49-6-6007, below is a listing of state mandated assessments and other local assessments for the 2022-2023 school year.
TCAP GRADE 2
PURPOSE AND USE
The second grade assessment is an optional test that districts can choose to administer. This assessment will provide valuable data to both second and third grade teachers, ensuring that our youngest learners are strengthening foundational literacy and math skills early in their academic careers.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
April 17th - May 2nd, 2023
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Score reports from the 2022-23 school year for grade 2 will be provided to districts in fall of the next year to distribute to parents.
GRADE 2 ALT
PURPOSE AND USE
This test is administered to students in grade 2 with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
March 13th - April 28th, 2023
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Score reports from the 2022-23 school year for grade 2, alternative will be provided to districts in fall of the next year to distribute to parents.
GRADES 3-12
PURPOSE AND USE
The TCAP tests are designed to assess true student understanding and not just basic memorization and test-taking skills.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
April 17th - May 5th, 2023
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Score reports from the 2022-23 school year for grades 3–12 will be provided to districts in fall of the next school year to distribute to parents.
MSAA FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) is the English language arts and math assessment for students in grades 3–8 and grade 11 with the most significant cognitive disabilities. MSAA is administered online by the teacher.
PURPOSE AND USE
This test is given to help measure how much a student grows academically over the course of a school year.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
March 13th - April 28th, 2023
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Districts receive individual performance reports which detail student performance in early summer, and will then share these with parents.
TCAP ALTERNATIVE TEST FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TCAP-Alt is the assessment for science and social studies for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Students are assessed in grades 3–8 for both science and social studies and in grade 10 for Biology. TCAP-Alt is administered via paper by the teacher.
PURPOSE AND USE
This test is given to help measure how much a student grows academically over the course of a school year.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
March 13th - April 28th, 2023
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Districts receive individual performance reports which detail student performance in early summer, and will then share these with parents.
ACT
Students in Tennessee are required to take a college entrance exam (either the ACT or SAT) in the eleventh grade. This is a graduation requirement for students seeking a regular or honors diploma. Districts in Tennessee contract with ACT to provide an opportunity to take the ACT at their own school during the school day at no cost to the student.
PURPOSE AND USE
These exams are used to measure college readiness and HOPE scholarship eligibility.
ADMINISTRATION WINDOW and DATE OF ADMINISTRATION
Fall 2022 Senior Retake - October 18, 2022
Spring 2023 (Juniors): March 7, 2023
RESULTS TO PARENTS & STUDENTS
Student level reports are provided by ACT to students approximately three to eight weeks after the administration of the assessment.
ACCESS FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS
English Learners will take the ACCESS for ELLs to determine language proficiency. ACCESS assesses students in the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
PURPOSE AND USE
Administered to English Learners to evaluate English proficiency.
ADMINISTRATION WINDOW
Feb 13 - April 3, 2023
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Districts receive individual performance reports which detail student performance in early summer, and will distribute these to parents in fall of the next school year.
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS (NAEP)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, U.S. history, and in Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL).
PURPOSE AND USE
NAEP assessments are administered uniformly using the same sets of test booklets across the nation. NAEP results serve as a common metric for all states and selected urban districts. The assessment stays essentially the same from year to year, with only carefully documented changes. This permits NAEP to provide a clear picture of student academic progress over time. In even-numbered years, NAEP measures Tennessee student’s academic achievement against students in other states also taking this test.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
October 10 - December 16, 2022
TBD by state department
RESULTS TO PARENTS
The state does not provide district or student level results.
Other assessments and benchmarks administered within our district:
STAR Reading and STAR Math
PURPOSE AND USE
Given to all students as a Universal Screener to determine students needing intervention services. It also provides Progress Monitoring for students receiving those services.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
Grades 1-8 Each 9 weeks to all students as a universal screener, and every two weeks as progress monitoring for students receiving services. Pre-K and and Kindergarten students are given STAR Early Literacy at the same intervals.
RESULTS TO PARENTS
STAR Reports are sent home to parents as a hard copy, are shared at P/T conferences, and are available to parents online through Renaissance Place Home Connect.
CASE Benchmark Assessments
PURPOSE AND USE
Given to all students in grades 3-5 ELA and Math, 6-8 ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, and all EOC to determine progression in mastery of grade level standards.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
Benchmark 1 - September 26-October 14, 2022
Benchmark 2 - December 1-20, 2022
Benchmark 3 - February 27 - March 17, 2023
ACT Practice Tests
All Dyersburg High School students and Dyersburg Middle School 8th graders have the opportunity to take a practice ACT, which measures college and career readiness, three times during the school year. Students will receive a copy of their score reports with individual plans for improvement four to six weeks after the test date.
Contact Info
Seela Newbill
District Testing Coordinator
snewbill@dyersburgcityschools.org
731-286-3630
2023-2024 Testing and Assessment Information
Testing / Assessment Information
As Required By T.C.A. 49-6-6007, Below Is A Listing Of State Mandated Assessments And Other Local Assessments For The 2023-2024 School Year.
TCAP GRADE 2
PURPOSE AND USE
The Second Grade Assessment Is An Optional Test That Districts Can Choose To Administer. This Assessment Will Provide Valuable Data To Both Second And Third Grade Teachers, Ensuring That Our Youngest Learners Are Strengthening Foundational Literacy And Math Skills Early In Their Academic Careers.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
TBD
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Score Reports From The 2023-2024 School Year For Grade 2 Will Be Provided To Districts Distribute To Parents.
GRADE 2 ALT
PURPOSE AND USE
This Test Is Administered To Students In Grade 2 With The Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
TBD
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Score Reports From The 2023-2024 School Year For Grade 2, Alternative Will Be Provided To DistrictsTo Distribute To Parents.
GRADES 3-12
PURPOSE AND USE
The TCAP Tests Are Designed To Assess True Student Understanding And Not Just Basic Memorization And Test-Taking Skills.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
TBD
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Score Reports From The 2023-2024 School Year For Grades 3–12 Will Be Provided To Districts To Distribute To Parents.
MSAA FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) Is The English Language Arts And Math Assessment For Students In Grades 3–8 And Grade 11 With The Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities. MSAA Is Administered Online By The Teacher.
PURPOSE AND USE
This Test Is Given To Help Measure How Much A Student Grows Academically Over The Course Of A School Year.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
TBD
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Districts Receive Individual Performance Reports Which Detail Student Performance In Early Summer, And Will Then Share These With Parents.
TCAP ALTERNATIVE TEST FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TCAP-Alt Is The Assessment For Science And Social Studies For Students With The Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Students Are Assessed In Grades 3–8 For Both Science And Social Studies And In Grade 10 For Biology. TCAP-Alt Is Administered Via Paper By The Teacher.
PURPOSE AND USE
This Test Is Given To Help Measure How Much A Student Grows Academically Over The Course Of A School Year.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
TBD
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Districts Receive Individual Performance Reports Which Detail Student Performance In Early Summer, And Will Then Share These With Parents.
ACT
Students In Tennessee Are Required To Take A College Entrance Exam (Either The ACT Or SAT) In The Eleventh Grade. This Is A Graduation Requirement For Students Seeking A Regular Or Honors Diploma. Districts In Tennessee Contract With ACT To Provide An Opportunity To Take The ACT At Their Own School During The School Day At No Cost To The Student.
PURPOSE AND USE
These Exams Are Used To Measure College Readiness And HOPE Scholarship Eligibility.
ADMINISTRATION WINDOW And DATE OF ADMINISTRATION
Fall 2023 - TBD
Spring 2024 - TBD
RESULTS TO PARENTS & STUDENTS
Student Level Reports Are Provided By ACT To Students Approximately Three To Eight Weeks After The Administration Of The Assessment.
ACCESS FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS
English Learners Will Take The ACCESS For ELLs To Determine Language Proficiency. ACCESS Assesses Students In The Four Language Domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, And Writing.
PURPOSE AND USE
Administered To English Learners To Evaluate English Proficiency.
ADMINISTRATION WINDOW
TBD
RESULTS TO PARENTS
Districts Receive Individual Performance Reports Which Detail Student Performance In Early Summer, And Will Distribute These To Parents In Fall Of The Next School Year.
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS (NAEP)
The National Assessment Of Educational Progress (NAEP) Is The Largest Nationally Representative And Continuing Assessment Of What America's Students Know And Can Do In Various Subject Areas. Assessments Are Conducted Periodically In Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing, The Arts, Civics, Economics, Geography, U.S. History, And In Technology And Engineering Literacy (TEL).
PURPOSE AND USE
NAEP Assessments Are Administered Uniformly Using The Same Sets Of Test Booklets Across The Nation. NAEP Results Serve As A Common Metric For All States And Selected Urban Districts. The Assessment Stays Essentially The Same From Year To Year, With Only Carefully Documented Changes. This Permits NAEP To Provide A Clear Picture Of Student Academic Progress Over Time. In Even-Numbered Years, NAEP Measures Tennessee Student’s Academic Achievement Against Students In Other States Also Taking This Test.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
TBD By State Department
RESULTS TO PARENTS
The State Does Not Provide District Or Student Level Results.
Other Assessments And Benchmarks Administered Within Our District:
STAR Reading And STAR Math
PURPOSE AND USE
Given To All Students As A Universal Screener To Determine Students Needing Intervention Services. It Also Provides Progress Monitoring For Students Receiving Those Services.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
Grades 1-8 Each 9 Weeks To All Students As A Universal Screener, And Every Two Weeks As Progress Monitoring For Students Receiving Services. Pre-K And And Kindergarten Students Are Given STAR Early Literacy At The Same Intervals.
RESULTS TO PARENTS
STAR Reports Are Sent Home To Parents As A Hard Copy, Are Shared At P/T Conferences, And Are Available To Parents Online Through Renaissance Place Home Connect.
ELS Benchmark Assessments
PURPOSE AND USE
Given to all students in grades 2-5 ELA and Math, 6-8 ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, and all EOC to determine progression in mastery of grade level standards.
ADMINISTRATIVE WINDOW
TBD
ACT Practice Tests All Dyersburg High School students and Dyersburg Middle School 8th graders have the opportunity to take a practice ACT, which measures college and career readiness, three times during the school year. Students will receive a copy of their score reports with individual plans for improvement four to six weeks after the test date. Contact Info Seela Newbill District Testing Coordinator snewbill@dyersburgcityschools.org 731-286-3630