"Understanding TCAP: Testing and Retention in Tennessee's Third Grade"
TL;DR
Despite improvements in English Language Arts (ELA) test results, nearly 60% of third-grade students in Tennessee did not meet or exceed expectations on the ELA test for the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) tests. A new state law meant to keep students reading at grade level decides whether a third-grader will automatically go on to the next grade based on their test results. Parents have a few options for their children if they are at risk of not being promoted to the fourth grade.
- TCAP Quiz: Could you pass the 3rd Grade ELA assessment? WKRN News 2
- Are you smarter than a 3rd grader? Take this math, English sample test to find out WSMV 4
- Tennessee third grade retention law: What does TCAP actually test? Tennessean
- Governor Lee responds to criticism of third-grade retention law after release of TCAP scores WKRN News 2
- Knox Co. Schools notifies parents of TCAP scores, options WBIR Channel 10
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