3rd

NC Beginning-of-Grade Reading Test

As part of the Read to Achieve legislation (G.S. §115C-83.1A) passed by the General Assembly in 2012, your child will be given a beginning-of-grade standardized test to establish a baseline measure of how he or she is reading.

NC Department of Public Instruction

Fall

3rd - 5th

NC End-of Grade Reading Test

The North Carolina End of Grade Tests are designed to measure student performance on the goals, objectives, and grade level competencies specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

NC Department of Public Instruction

Spring

3rd - 5th

NC End-of Grade Math Test

The North Carolina End of Grade Tests are designed to measure student performance on the goals, objectives, and grade level competencies specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

NC Department of Public Instruction

Spring

3rd - 5th

NC Reading Check-ins

NC Check-Ins are interim assessments aligned to North Carolina grade-level content standards in reading for grades 3 and 6 developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). There are three NC Check-Ins at each grade level. Each NC Check-In focuses on a selected subset of grade-level content standards. The check-ins are not cumulative.

NC Department of Public Instruction

Fall, Winter, Spring

3rd - 5th

NC Math Check-ins

NC Check-Ins are interim assessments aligned to North Carolina grade-level content standards in mathematics for grades 3 and 6 developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). There are three NC Check-Ins at each grade level. Each NC Check-In focuses on a selected subset of grade-level content standards. Check-ins are not cumulative.

NC Department of Public Instruction

Fall, Winter, Spring

K - 3rd

mClass Reading Assessments

mClass is the state’s K-3 Literacy Assessment. mCLASS is an integrated literacy system, based on the latest research and the Science of Reading. It is a valid and reliable assessment, supporting universal literacy screening and progress monitoring.

NC Department of Public Instruction

Fall, Winter, Spring

K - 5th

IXL Math Benchmark Assessment

IXL’s Benchmark Assessments are personalized to each learner. The Math assessment is aligned to NC K- 5th Grade Math standards and measures what students already know and reveals the exact skills they should work on next to grow their knowledge.

ACS IXL Site License

Fall, Winter, Spring

4th - 5th

IXL English Language Arts (ELA) Benchmark Assessment

IXL’s Benchmark Assessments are personalized to each learner. The Reading assessment is aligned to NC K- 5th Grade ELA standards and measures what students already know and reveals the exact skills they should work on next to grow their knowledge.

ACS IXL Site License

Fall, Winter, Spring

K - 5th

ACS Narrative Writing Assessment

The narrative writing assessment contained is used to guide our writing instruction. The assessments are scored using a rubric specific for each grade level based on developmental writing standards. The writing levels are to help teachers determine where students are in terms of the learning progression so they can be taught the skills they need to grow as writers. The writing goals that are set for students used during their strategic writing conferences are driven by the writing assessment.

Lucy Calkins Writing Pathways Grades K-5: Performance Assessments and Learning Progressions

Fall, Winter, Spring