Grades 3-6 Testing Calendar Letter

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September 14, 2020  

Dear Parents/Guardians:  

In accordance with North Carolina State Board of Education Policy TEST-001, this information is provided to  parents regarding the districtwide and state-mandated tests students will be required to take during the 2020-2021  school year. The United States Department of Education has indicated that no testing waivers will be granted for  this academic year.  

The listing below describes all associated state assessments for students in grades 3-8. The attached testing calendar  addresses the administration dates of these tests.  

State Assessments for Grades 3-8  

• Beginning-of-Grade 3 Test (BOG3): English language arts/reading test by the 20th day of the school year.  • End-of-Grade Tests (EOG): Students at grades 3, 4, 6, and 7 will take the English language arts/reading and  mathematics EOGs during the last 10 days of the school year.  

• End-of-Grade Tests (EOG): Students at grades 5 and 8 will take the English language arts/reading,  mathematics, and science EOGs during the last 10 days of the school year.  

• Students who are enrolled for credit in courses where End-of-Course (EOC) tests are required shall take the  appropriate End-of-Course test. Tests are given during the last 10 days of the academic year for  traditional/yearlong courses.  

• North Carolina Check-Ins for Reading: These interim assessments are aligned to the content standards for  reading in grades 4-8. These will be administered three times during the academic year to provide  immediate feedback on student understanding of the content standards.  

• North Carolina Check-Ins for Math: Students in grades 3-8 will take these interim assessments which are  three times during the academic year and these will provide feedback on student understanding of content  standards.  

• North Carolina Check-Ins for Science: Students in grades 5 and 8 will be administered these assessments  one time during the academic year. The information gained from this assessment will be used to provide  feedback on student understanding of content standards.  

• North Carolina Check-Ins for NC Math 1: These are interim assessments are aligned to content standards for NC Math 1. These will be administered two times during the year to provide immediate feedback on  student understanding of the content standards.  

English Language Proficiency State Assessment for Grades K-12  

• The WIDA ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT) is administered to all initially enrolled students within 45 of enrollment.  

• All students identified as limited English proficient must be administered the Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) during  the annual testing window.  

• The Alternate ACCESS for ELLs is an assessment of English language proficiency for students in grades  1-12 who are identified as an English Language Learners and have significant cognitive disabilities.  

State Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities for Grades 3-8  • NCEXTEND1 is an alternate assessment designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The assessment process requires students to complete  performance-based, multiple–choice items in the following subject areas; English language arts/reading at  grades 3-8, mathematics at grades 3-8 and science at grades 5 and 8.  

Local Assessment  

• CogAT IQ Test: This assessment is administered to third graders and it provides teachers with information  regarding a student’s aptitude with the results being used as one piece of information in determining  services through the academically gifted program.  

Catawba County Schools 

2020-2021 Catawba County Schools Testing Calendar Grades 3-8  Date Grades Test  August 24-September 4 Compass Students ONLY Grade 3 BOG3 (Beginning of Grade 3 ELA/Reading Test)  

September 2-21  

September 4, 11 and 18  

Grade 3 BOG3 Window (Beginning of Grade 3 ELA/Reading Test)  

BOG3 Window for Online Catawba Students – On-site administration  

(Beginning of Grade 3 ELA/Reading Test)  

November Grade 4-8  Grade 3-8  

NC Reading Check-In 1  

NC Math Check-In 1  

Access to assessment and review period closes on November 24. Materials  are due November 30.  

This assessment can be administered remotely.  

December Grade 8 Math 1 NC Math 1 Check-In 1  Access to assessment closes on December 18  

This assessment can be administered remotely.  

January 25 - March 5 All Grades -- EL Students ACCESS for ELLs/Alternate ACCESS for ELLs  

February Grade 4-8  Grade 3-8  

NC Reading Check-In 2  

NC Math Check-In 2  

Access to assessment and review period closes on February 26. Materials  are due March 1.  

This assessment can be administered remotely.  

March 10 Grade 3 IQ Testing  

March – April Grade 5 and 8 NC Science Check-Ins 1, 2 and 3  

Access to assessment and review period closes on April 30. Materials are  

due May 3.  

This assessment can be administered remotely.  

April Grade 4-8  Grade 3-8  

NC Reading Check-In 3  

NC Math Check-In 3  

Access to assessment and review period closes on April 30. Materials are  due May 3.  

This assessment can be administered remotely.  

April Grade 8 Math 1 NC Math 1 Check-In 2  

Access to assessment and review period closes on April 30.  

This assessment can be administered remotely.  

May 17-28 Grade 3-8 Math/Reading  Grade 5 and 8 Science  

NCEXTEND1 Alternate Assessment  

May 17-28 Grade 5 and 8 Science EOG  

May 18-19 Grade 3-8 Math/Reading EOGs  

May 21 Grade 3 Read to Achieve  May 25 Grade 3 Third Grade Reading EOG Retest  June 3-16 Compass Students End-of- Grade Tests Grades 3-8 Math/Reading  Grades 5 and 8 Science  

Additional Item:  

• WIDA ACCESS Placement (W-APT) -- Initial assessment required within 45 calendar days of enrollment.

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