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Last Update: 09/29/2009

Secondary Assessments

About Secondary Assessment Tests

On October 29, 1998, in compliance with the TCA 49-1-608 and TCA 49-6-6001(a)(1), the Tennessee State Board of Education designated ten high school courses for the development of end of course examinations. The Select Oversight Committee on Education of the Tennessee General Assembly subsequently affirmed the State Board's recommendation. more

The Secondary TCAP Assessments include tests in the following subject areas:
Gateway Operational End of Course
Mathematics (Algebra I) also taken by Math for Technology II students US History
Language Arts (English II) English I
Science (Biology I) also taken by Biology for Technology student  

For Parents & Students

Parents GuideAcrobat file (.pdf)

Proficiency Levels - Scores required to meet graduation requirements

Samplers and Practice Tests

Allowable Square Root Chart (For use on Algebra I End of Course or Gateway ONLY) Acrobat pdf file

Testing Dates

For Teachers & Administrators

Test Administration Manual Summer 2009Acrobat file (.pdf)

Proficiency Levels - Scores required to meet graduation requirements

Samplers and Practice Tests

Allowable Square Root Chart (For use on Algebra I End of Course or Gateway ONLY) Acrobat pdf file

Secondary Diagnostic Assessments

Testing Dates

All TCAP Tests

Contact Information

Direct all TCAP Assessment inquires to : tned.assessment@tn.gov
Hardison Complex - TPS Campus
1252 Foster Ave.
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-0720
Fax: (615) 532-7860