North Carolina Tentative Statewide Testing Calendar July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005
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1NCAAP (North Carolina Alternate Assessment Portfolio) development begins the first 10 days of school for a year long process at grades 3-8 and 10.
2Seniors who have failed to meet the requirements must be given an opportunity to retake the test during the last month of school.
3NCAAAI (North Carolina Alternate Assessment Academic Inventory) for Grades 3-8 and 10 (Reading, Mathematics, and/or Writing) or for traditional high schools participating in any End-of-Course NCAAAI is conducted three times annually: Once during the first month of student participation, once as interim assessment, and once at the end of the school year. Grade 10 reading and math NCAAIs have local flexibility in the assignment of ratings as allowed in the manual. High schools following 4X4/semester schedule for End-of-Course NCAAAIS must complete three evaluations within the semester.
4NCAAP (North Carolina Alternate Assessment Portfolio): completed portfolios must be shipped to NCDPI's designated contractor NO LATER THAN March 25, 2005.
| Subject | Testing Window | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer School 2004 |
NC Grade 3 Pretest: Year-Round Schools | First three weeks of school |
| NC Alternate Assessment Academic Inventory: Year-Round Schools[3] | First month of student participation | |
| NC Alternate Assessment Portfolio: Year-Round Schools[1] | Development begins first 15 days of school | |
| NC Competency Tests - Reading and Mathematics | One locally established date during summer school | |
| NC Computer Skills Test - Multiple Choice | June 7 - July 9, 2004 (Testing Window) | |
| NC Computer Skills Test - Performance - Senior Retest Only | June 7 - July 9, 2004 (Testing Window) | |
| NC EOC Multiple-Choice Tests (Summer Session Courses) | Last week of session |
| Subject | Testing Window | |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester 2004 |
NC Grade 3 Pretest: Reading and Mathematics | First three weeks of school |
| Grade 3 PretestNC Alternate Assessment Academic Inventory[3] | First month of student participation | |
| NC Alternate Assessment Portfolio[1] | Development begins first 15 days of school | |
| IDEA Proficiency Test (IPT) | Initial assessment required within 30 days of enrollment. | |
| NC Competency Tests - Reading and Mathematics | One locally established date | |
| NC Computer Skills Test - Multiple Choice | October 4 - November 12, 2004 (one locally established date within the testing window) | |
| NC Computer Skills Test - Performance | October 4 - November 12, 2004 (testing window) | |
| NC EOC Multiple-Choice Tests: (4x4 /Semester Courses) | Last week of course | |
| Last Month Competency Tests[2]- Reading and Mathematics |
Locally established date for seniors graduating at the end of 1st semester (seniors only) | |
| Last Month Computer Skills Test - Multiple Choice[2] |
To be announced by the NCDPI - Seniors Only | |
| Last Month Computer Skills Test - Performance[2] | To be announced by the NCDPI - Seniors Only |
| Subject | Testing Window | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Semester 2005 |
NC Alternate Assessment Academic Inventory[3] | Assessors complete interim evaluations |
| NC Alternate Assessment Portfolio[4] | Assessors continue to collect data and finalize portfolios. | |
| NC Competency Tests - Reading and Mathematics | One locally established date | |
| IDEA Proficiency Test (IPT) (annual assessment) | February 1 - April 30, 2005 | |
NC Computer Skills Test - Multiple Choice
|
February 2 - March 11, 2005 (one locally established date within the testing window) | |
| NC Computer Skills Test - Performance | February 2 - March 11, 2005 (testing window) | |
| NC Writing Assessment at Grades 4, 7, and 10 | March 1, 2005 | |
| Last Month Competency Tests[2]- Reading and Mathematics | Locally established date during last month of school - Seniors only | |
| Last Month Computer Skills Test - Multiple Choice[2] | To be announced by the NCDPI - Seniors only | |
| Last Month Computer Skills Test - Performance[2] | To be announced by the NCDPI - Seniors only | |
| NC High School Comprehensive Test - Reading and Mathematics (Grade 10) | Last three weeks of April 2005 | |
| NC EOG Multiple Choice: Grades 3-8 Reading and Mathematics | Last three weeks of school year | |
| NC EOC Multiple-Choice Tests: (Traditional Year-Long Courses) | Last two weeks of course | |
| EOC Multiple-Choice Tests: (4 x 4/Semester Courses) | Last week of course | |
| NC Alternate Assessment Academic Inventory[3] | Assossors complete final evaluation |
1NCAAP (North Carolina Alternate Assessment Portfolio) development begins the first 10 days of school for a year long process at grades 3-8 and 10.
2Seniors who have failed to meet the requirements must be given an opportunity to retake the test during the last month of school.
3NCAAAI (North Carolina Alternate Assessment Academic Inventory) for Grades 3-8 and 10 (Reading, Mathematics, and/or Writing) or for traditional high schools participating in any End-of-Course NCAAAI is conducted three times annually: Once during the first month of student participation, once as interim assessment, and once at the end of the school year. Grade 10 reading and math NCAAIs have local flexibility in the assignment of ratings as allowed in the manual. High schools following 4X4/semester schedule for End-of-Course NCAAAIS must complete three evaluations within the semester.
4NCAAP (North Carolina Alternate Assessment Portfolio): completed portfolios must be shipped to NCDPI's designated contractor NO LATER THAN March 25, 2005.