POLICIES & PROCEDURES
POLICIES & PROCEDURES 
MISSION :: It is the mission of the Testing Policy and Operations Section to implement the North Carolina Testing Program by developing and providing policies, guidelines, procedures, and ethical testing practices that meet federal and state requirements related to the area of securing tests, administering and scoring tests, reporting scores, and interpreting test results
HOT TOPICS
Metritech ACCESS for ELLs Presentation (ppt, 17mb)
A presentation detailing the operational procedures for the ACCESS for ELLs spring 2010 administration
American Diploma Project (ADP) Algebra II End-of-Course Exam
North Carolina is exploring the use of the ADP Algebra II exam. During the exploratory stage, students enrolled in Algebra II are still required to take the North Carolina end-of -course assessment.
In spring 2008 and 2009, we had a sample of students take the assessment.
- ADP Assessment Consortium Web Site
- Frequently Asked Questions About Postsecondary Engagement with Achieve’s ADP Assessment Consortium (pdf, 190kb)
- ADP Algebra II Fact Sheet (pdf, 48kb)
- Released Items for the ADP Algebra II End-of-Course Exam (pdf, 870kb)
- ADP Algebra II End-of-Course Exam Annual Report 2008 (pdf, 421kb)
High School Exit Standards
Information about the high school exit standards
Suspension of the Pretest-Grade 3
Due to the economic situation, the Pretest-Grade 3 in Reading Comprehension and Mathematics is suspended for the 2009-10 school year.
Additional Information on the Pretest-Grade 3
School Test Coordinator Handbook
The purpose of the North Carolina School Test Coordinator’s Handbook is to provide the principal’s designee (usually the school test coordinator) with a single reference for implementing proper test administrations for the North Carolina Testing Program. This handbook provides information to ensure that the integrity of the testing program is maintained, that results generated from the program are valid, and that any subsequent reporting is accurate and appropriate.
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, 50kb) LAST UPDATED: JULY 30, 2008
- Grades 9-12 (pdf, 53kb) LAST UPDATED: JULY 30, 2008
POPULAR TOPICS
- Testing Calendar
- Required Tests for the North Carolina Testing Program
- Number of Items and Administration Time for Required State Tests
General Information and Policies
Testing Code of Ethics; testing calendar; testing program overview; and State Board of Education required testing
Testing Security
North Carolina Testing Code of Ethics, Testing Security Protocol and Procedures for North Carolina School Personnel publication, and the Proctor's Guide
Assessment Briefs
Test-related issues and/or policies concerning the North Carolina Testing Program
Testing Students with Disabilities
Policies, procedures, and resources for testing students with disabilities in the North Carolina Testing Program
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
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
State and national results on the Nation's Report Card; NAEP overview; NAEP released items; and other NAEP resources
Testing Policy and Operations Staff Directory