Two years after standardized tests were canceled nationwide due to the pandemic, plans for Tennessee assessments this spring appear to mark a return to somewhat normal.
Who is getting tested, and how should they prepare? Here are answers to these and other frequently asked questions.
When does testing begin for my child?
The state’s window for spring standardized tests is April 18-May 10. Hamilton County Schools plans to hold testing April 18-May 6 for high school students, April 18-29 for grades 3-5 and April 18-May 3 for grades 6-8, according to the district’s Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program calendar. Check your child’s school website to find exact testing dates.
Advanced Placement testing, which is not run by the state, will overlap partly with the state testing window. AP tests will take place May 2-13 at Hamilton County Schools for students who participate in AP classes or opt to take the tests. Check the AP testing calendar to find out when each test is being administered.