Before the Test
How have your prepared for the big test all year at school?
By staying focused on teaching and learning
Will there be any talking during the test?
No talking. The test administrator will briefly talk to give out directions.
What happens if I'm absent for one of the testing days?
You will make up the section of the test you missed when you return to school.
What is the correct name for the big test?
TCAP or TN Ready
What can I do to prepare myself for testing?
Read every night, complete my class and homework, do my best every day
What is considered a healthy breakfast?
Something nutritious, not too sweet or too heavy.
What type of materials will I need for the test?
Each student will receive a test booklet for each test section, answer sheet, scratch paper, and a pencil.
When will my test results come back and I find out how I did?
The last week of May.
What subjects will I be tested on?
5th Grade -Reading, ELA, Math, and Science
What happens if I get nervous right before the test begins?
Close your eyes and take some big deep breaths.
What time should you go to bed the night before each section of a test?
Between 8:00 and 9:00 pm.
Will I be allowed to use a cell phone during testing?
No use of electronic devices are allowed during testing.
What types of essays can I be asked to write?
Opinion, informational, and narrative.
Why do you take the TCAP test?
To see what you have learned and how well you have mastered the standards
Is the test going to be on my level?
Some questions may be easy and some may be more difficult. There will also be field questions on the test that don't count against your score.
What happens if I arrive to school late or after the test has already begun?
If you arrive after the test has begun, you will be tested later on that day by another teacher in the building.
How much time will I have for each section of the test?
The time is different for each test. You may have 30 to 80 minutes depending on the test.
What are the test results used for?
To evaluate how well you mastered the 5th grade standards.
What are the testing dates?
4/18 - 4/28
What is the most important thing I need to do on test day?
Listen and follow directions carefully. Take your time and read the questions and answers carefully.
When will students have restroom breaks?
Before the test begins.
Where will I record my answers?
In the answer sheet provided.
What should I do over the summer to prepare me for the next grade and school year?
Continue to read every day and study your math facts.
What type of questions will I have on the test?
Multiple choice and a writing component
Make sure you have bubbled ALL the questions.