North Carolina Testing Program
North Carolina Testing Program 
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
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: Pretest–Grade 3 | EOG Math | EOG Reading | EOG Science | High School Comprehensive | NCCLAS | NCEXTEND2 EOG | NCEXTEND1
North Carolina End-of-Course Tests
Information about the following end-of-course tests: Algebra I | Algebra II | Biology | Chemistry | Civics & Economics | English I | Geometry | Physical Science | Physics | U.S. History | NCCLAS
North Carolina Tests of Computer Skills
Information about the North Carolina Test of Computer Skills
North Carolina Competency Tests
Information about the North Carolina Competency Tests
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
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
- 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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Test Development Staff Directory