TCAP

Assessment
Tennessee Comprehensive
Assessment Program(TCAP)

Subject Assessed
English, Math,
Science,Social Studies

Student Group
3-8

Purpose of Assessment
The TCAP tests are designed to assess true
student understanding and not just basic
memorization and test-taking skills. TCAP
measures student understanding of our state
standards.

Source of the Requirement
Administered in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and T.C.A.
§ 49-1-602 pertaining to district and school accountability. Modified assessments in Braille and large
print are also provided in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 and Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990.

Schedule of the Assessment
April 12 - May 6, 2021 (tentative)

Expected Length of Time of the Assessment
Up to 3 hours

Date that results will be disseminated
Fall 2021

Format that Results will be Disseminated
Individual performance reports are
shared with parents when they are available.

https://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/testing-overview.html