Rhode Island State Assessment

New England Common Assessment Program

    The New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Exams will be given to students in grades 3-8, and 11.  They are used to measure student achievement towards the Rhode Island Grade Level and Grade Span Expectations (GLEs and GSEs), which specify what students should know and be able to do at different grade levels.

It is required that all students participate in state testing.  Please plan vacations accordingly and avoid absences and tardies during these dates.  Your child's score is important to our school and district score.  School and district performance is linked to state and federal funding.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Please contact your child's school for specific dates for testing.  This information will also be included in school newsletters. 

2009-2010 Testing Window

Reading and Mathematics  Oct. 1-22, 2009 For students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11

Writing: Oct. 1-22, 2009 For students in grades 5, 8, 11

Science: May 10 - 27, 2010 For Students in grades 4, 8, 11

RI Alternate Assessment Program - For students receiving special education services who meet the eligibility criteria.

Reading and Mathematics: Oct. 5, 2009 - April 9, 2010 Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Writing: Oct. 5, 2009 - April 9, 2010 Grades 4, 7, 10

Science: Oct. 5, 2009 - May 9, 2010 Grades 4, 8, 11

For information on how Tiverton schools perform on the state assessments visit the RI Department of Education InfoWorks site.