North Carolina Testing Program

CONTACT :: Tammy Howard, Section Chief, Test Development

MISSION ::The mission of the Test Development Section is to oversee the design, development, and implementation of a high-quality technically-sound student assessment system that assists stakeholders in making informed educational decisions.

HOT TOPICS

Distributed Scoring Opportunity for
North Carolina Educators
North Carolina educators are invited to participate in the scoring of the 2010 General Writing Assessment at Grade 10. Please see the attached memo from Rebecca Garland, Angela Quick, and Gary Williamson.

2008-09 Released Test Forms
On August 24, 2009, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Accountability Services Division/North Carolina Testing Program released one test form for each grade level and subject tested in the 2008-09 school year.

The ABCs of Public Education
The 2008-2009 ABCs/AYP reports

North Carolina Writing Instruction System Pilot at Grades 4 and 7
Information about the new North Carolina Writing Instruction System Pilot at Grades 4 and 7

NCDPI Sponsors Online Test Item Writing/Reviewing Training Modules

Test Item Writer/Reviewer Online Training
An online training system for potential item writers or reviewers

North Carolina Testing Program Assessment Options
Information on the standard test administration and alternate assessment options available and their eligibility criteria

Grades 3-8 (pdf, 41kb)
Grades 9-12 (pdf, 45kb)

North Carolina Testing Code of Ethics (pdf, 15kb)
Ethical code for all North Carolina educators involved in student assessment and accountability

STATE TESTS

North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) Tests Grades 3–8 and 10
Information about the following end-of-grade tests: EOG Math | EOG Reading | EOG Science | NCEXTEND2 EOG | NCEXTEND1

North Carolina Writing Instruction System Pilot Grades 4 and 7
Information about the North Carolina Writing Instruction System Pilot

Testing Students Identified as Limited English Proficient
Policies, procedures, and resources for testing students identified as limited English proficient in the North Carolina Testing Program

Testing Students with Disabilities
Policies, procedures, and resources for testing students with disabilities in the North Carolina Testing Program

Elimination of Competency and Computer Skills Graduation Requirement
To comply with Senate Bill 202/S.L. 2009-451, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) eliminated, effective July 1, 2009, the Competency Tests in Reading and Mathematics and the Computer Skills Tests and their alternate assessments. Because there are students who have failed to meet the competency and/or computer skills proficiency standards, a Transition Plan for Competency and Computer Skills and supplemental information were developed by the NCDPI to address the graduation requirements for these students.

POPULAR TOPICS

Achievement Level Information
Information on Achievement Levels I-IV for North Carolina Tests

Assessment Briefs and Other Publications
Assessment Briefs and other publications for all state required tests

Administration Information

Testing Calendar
Required Tests for the North Carolina Testing Program
Number of Items and Administration Time for Required State Tests

Testing Security
North Carolina Testing Code of Ethics, Testing Security Protocol and Procedures for North Carolina School Personnel publication, and the Proctor's Guide

Test Development Process
Information on the test development process for state multiple-choice tests and information for potential item writers and reviewers

State Testing Results
Multiple reports providing testing results

Process for Viewing Test Materials (pdf, 21kb)
This document indicates the process to be followed for stakeholders to view secure test materials

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