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TNReady Questions Compared to Previous TCAP Questions

TNReady will test a deeper level of student knowledge than previous TCAP tests in math and English. Practice tools are available online for parents, students, and teachers. Redesigned parent reports will provide more information about student performance.

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TNReady Questions Compared to Previous TCAP Questions

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  1. TNReadyQuestions Compared to Previous TCAP Questions • TNReady will test a deeper level of student knowledge than previous TCAP tests in math and English language arts • In reading and writing, students will read from texts and provide some written responses to support their answer • In math, students will solve multi-step problems, many without using a calculator, to show that they know.

  2. Time Spent Taking TNReady • The total testing time during the 2015-16 school year will be similar to the total testing time last year • The TNReady test in math and English language arts will be given in two parts that are approximately 12 weeks apart • Students will take the first part in February/March and the second part in April/May

  3. TNReady Practice Tools • While the best preparation for TNReady will be strong instruction every day in the classroom, we know that parents and teachers need additional tools to prepare students for success • TNReadypractice tools are now available online for parents, students, and teachers • TNReady practice questions are available to parents online at support.micatime.com

  4. TNReady Practice Tools • Practice questions range from grades 3-11 in math and English language arts • You can access the site from anywhere: home, work, library etc. • No log in is needed

  5. Scheduling TNReady • Online testing for both TNReady and the new social studies assessment means districts have more flexibility than ever before to decide when students take the test • This does not mean your child will spend more time taking tests • It just means districts have more flexibility to determine the actual dates for schools to administer the test

  6. Supporting Students as They Take TNReady • All students will have access to online tools to help them digest the material on the test • Three layers of support will be available to everystudent

  7. TNReady Results • As students and teachers rise to new expectations with the new test, we predict that first-year test scores will decline when compared to current TCAP assessments • Tennesseans have proven that students and teachers respond quickly to higher expectations and new assessments. • We expect first year results from TNReady to set a new baseline to measure rapid progress in the years to come

  8. Redesigned Parent Reports • Parent reports will be redesigned to provide more and better information about student performance on TNReady and the science and social studies TCAP • Redesigned reports will focus on three key things:

  9. Revised Standards in Math & English • New and revised standards in math and English language arts will be fully implemented in Tennessee classrooms during the 2017-18 school year • TNReadyis designed to easily adaptover time in order to measure new standards; there will not be a need for a new test • As the state’s standards in math and English language arts evolve, so will TNReady

  10. Get Even More Details • Bookmark the TNReady website: http://tn.gov/tnready/ • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNedu • Check out our blog: http://tnclassroomchronicles.org/ • Follow Commissioner McQueen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/McQueenCandice • Email: TNReady.Questions@tn.gov

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