The largest school system in Middle Tennessee won’t include standardized test scores in final grades this year, even though the results are available now. Metro Schools officials say the so-called TCAP test doesn’t match up very well with what students are learning anyway.
Tennessee Test Score Delay Causes Report Card Snafu, So What Now?
Tennessee education officials say grades on the state standardized test known as TCAP won’t be ready in time for end-of-the-year report cards. And there’s confusion about what should happen next.
As Tennessee Schools Stress Testing, Some Students Are Driven To Tears
TCAP – the state’s high-stakes standardized test – begins this week, and school districts have gone to great lengths to pump kids up. At the same time, the testing has driven some students to tears.
The Hidden Cost Of Common Core Testing In Tennessee: Computers
Tennessee school systems are beginning to realize just how many more computers they’ll need as standardized tests move online. And they’re complaining about a lack of state funding for the upgrade.
Tennessee Math Scores Continue Climb But Reading Flatlines
Tennessee standardized test scores are headed steadily upward, although math gains are now outpacing reading. TCAP test results were released Thursday.
Metro Schools Show Progress Closing ‘Achievement Gap’
Top officials with Metro Schools say they made progress this past year toward closing what’s called the “achievement gap.” That means catching up groups such as poor students or those learning English. It’s something Metro had to show progress on to avoid a “warning” status from the state.
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