Jackson Schools TCAP Scores Continue Positive Trends
The Jackson County School System continues to trend up, as TCAP proficiency scores improved again last school year. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said there was a three percent jump in English/Language Arts, two percent each in Math and Social Studies, and a seven percent jump in Science. Hardy said, at first glance, the district […]
Overton TCAP Scores Trending Up, AP Results A Highlight
Overton County Schools TCAP scores finished similar to last year’s scores, but Interim Director Kim Dillon said she is overall pleased. Dillon said Livingston Academy saw jumps in Algebra scores. Some 63 percent of LA students who took AP exams passed. “Those students acquired a total of 280 college classes, so that’s 280 credits from […]
Putnam Schools “Excited And Encouraged” By TCAP Results
Putnam County Students showed increased proficiency in all four core subject areas in this year’s TCAP testing. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said scores have been trending up in English, math, science, and social studies for the last three years. Stickler said he is encouraged by the results because they affirm that students are […]
Parental Tips For Students Worried About TCAP Testing
The state’s annual TCAP tests for local students begin next week Local Counselor Abby Fowler said it is normal for students to get anxious about the testing. Fowler said if your child appears anxious ask them a question. “I think it’s good for parents to just open a conversation simply by even saying, ‘hey, how […]
Putnam Schools Launching Assessment Committee
The Putnam County School System is establishing an Assessment Committee, designed to evaluate and revise the district’s testing calendar. 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the district is testing more than ever. He said the committee will work to ensure that the district does not schedule tests that overlap with state-mandated assessments. He said parents […]
White County Shows TCAP Growth In New Numbers
White County Schools celebrating widespread growth and proficiency on TCAP scores. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district has two unspoken goals when it comes to TCAP results: score above the state average and top five in the Upper Cumberland for proficiency in all subjects. In results just released, Dronebarger said the district accomplished […]
Putnam TCAP Scores Show Improvement
New data released Tuesday show TCAP growth and improvement for Putnam County students. The results showed improved proficiency in most testing categories from previous years. The district also surpassed state averages in almost every category. 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the data will guide the district’s continued improvement efforts. In math for grades three […]
Therapist: Testing Stress Reduces In Kids By June
Children who deal with stress around end-of-year testing, find themselves more relaxed again at this point of the summer. Therapist Lori Chaney said her clinic sees an uptick in adolescent anxiety around April during TCAP season. Chaney said summer is a moment of reprieve for these students. “That April month we’re always seeing additional things […]
Some 50% Clay 3rd, 4th Graders ELA Proficient
Roughly half of Clay County’s third and fourth graders hit Language Arts proficiency on their April TCAP scores. Clay County Schools Instructional Supervisor Misty Strong said 37 of 69 total third graders scored proficient or better, with 31 of 65 fourth graders hitting the mark. She said only two third graders will be retained, as […]
Putnam Schools Show ELA Proficiency Growth
Putnam County third and fourth graders showed growth in TCAP Language Arts proficiency results during end-of-year testing. Data released Thursday morning indicates a 3.1 percent increase from last year, with 46 percent of third graders showing Language Arts proficiency. The results show a 5.0 percent increase for fourth graders, with nearly half receiving proficient scores. […]
