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Spring 2023 Schedule
TCAP 3-5: April 17 – April 28
TCAP 6-8: April 17 – May 2
EOC (High School): April 17-May 5
Spring 2024 Schedule
(Tentative)
TCAP 3-5: April 15 - April 30
TCAP 6-8: April 15 - May 1
EOC (High School): April 15 - May 3
District Assessment Schedules
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This page is to assist parents with information about the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) and other assessments BTCS students may take according to classes chosen during a school year. For more information or questions, please contact your child's school testing coordinator or Destiny McRee, district data and testing program assistant using the contact information above.
Assessment is an integral part of the educational process. Accurately measuring student progress is a key component to providing all of our students with the education they need to be successful. Assessment data is used to improve our methods and to better prepare our students for college and career.
Resources for Students and Parents
Why TCAP?
The Tennessee Department of Education provides resources to help families better understand the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP). TCAP is the state assessment for English language arts, math, science and social studies. Click on the link below to be taken to the Tennessee Department of Education website to access additional information.
Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP)
TCAP Parent Portal - this resource is currently available for parents of students that tested in the spring 2022 operational window. Parents only need the student's ID number to access the platform, where they can securely view score reports and additional resources to interpret assessment results. The department encourages feedback via the survey in the portal.
TCAP Score Report Resources for Families
- Website - The Tennessee Department of Education has a website to provide additional information about TCAP score reports in order to help families better understand their students' individual score reports, as well as next steps for supporting their students' academic progress. The website includes detailed explanations of each section of the individual score report and links to additional resources.
- Video- Learn what parents need to know about the TCAP score reports
Parent Guide to TCAP Supports for Students with Disabilities
Resources for Teachers
Educator Portal - this resource is available for administrators and teachers. All administrators and teachers who tested students should have received their credentials for the Educator Portal via email. Through this portal, educators may access reports, rosters, and other tools for simple data analysis. The department of education encourages educators to share feedback by emailing [email protected].
RTI Data Assessment Records K-8
Important Websites:
Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) (requires log-in)
Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) Assessment
Resources to better understand Value-Added and Formative Instruction
Resources for Testing Coordinators and Principals
Assessment Livebinder
STAR (RenLearn)
AimswebPlus
English Langauge Learner (EL) Assessments:
TDOE EL Assessments
Other State-Mandated Assessments
ACT
Preparing for the ACT- full-length practice ACT test, info about the multiple-choice section, test-taking strategies, and what to expect on test day.
ACT Academy
ACT Prep