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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
ASSESSMENT:
NEW ENGLAND COMMON ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NECAP)
(Updated 8/31/10)
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OVERVIEW
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Since 2005, Vermont students have been participating in the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP), a series of reading, writing, mathematics and science achievement tests, administered annually, which were developed in collaboration with the Rhode Island and New Hampshire departments of education. There are no native language versions of the NECAP assessments. The NECAP tests measure students’ academic knowledge and skills relative to the Grade Expectations for Vermont’s Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. Student scores are reported at four levels of academic achievement; Proficient with Distinction, Proficient, Partially Proficient and Substantially Below Proficient. Reading and math are assessed in grades 3-8 and 11, writing is assessed in grades 5, 8 and 11, and science is assessed in grades 4, 8 and 11. The reading, math and writing tests are administered each year in October. The science tests are administered in May. Use the following links to view:
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GENERAL INFORMATION & REPORTING
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Advisory on Commercial Instructional Materials Using the Term NECAP
There are currently a number of test preparation materials on the market that include NECAP in the title. These items have not been authorized or reviewed by the Vermont Department of Education. The department does not endorse any commercial products or vouch for the quality of their effectiveness. Classroom instruction that is aligned with Vermont Standards and Grade Expectations, along with activities that increase student familiarity with various testing formats, is the best way to prepare students for our state assessments. Released items and practice tests for math, science, reading and writing are available at no cost on the NECAP Resources page. For questions or information, contact Michael Hock at (802) 828-3115 or michael.hock@state.vt.us.
Calendar of Events: NECAP 2010 Reading, Writing & Mathematics Test Administration Window
The administration window for this year’s New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) Reading, Writing and Mathematics tests is October 1-22, 2010. All Vermont students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, including publicly funded students attending private independent schools, should participate unless a student qualifies for alternate assessment or an exemption for medical reasons, family emergency or personal crisis. Each school is responsible for creating its own testing schedule but should consider religious holidays and/or local events that may impact students’ ability to participate. Schools should plan make-up test sessions toward the end of the administration window for students who miss testing for any reason. Please have all assessment materials packed and ready for UPS pick-up on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. NOTE: For planning purposes, the NECAP Science test administration for grades 4, 8 and 11 will be May 9-26, 2011 with materials picked up on Friday, May 27, 2011.
- Calendar of Events: Test Administration Workshops
Two half-day, face-to-face workshops for building test coordinators will be offered on September 16 (in Colchester) and 17 (in Killington). The workshop will provide the details associated with the administration of the grades 3 through 8 and 11 NECAP tests. Participants will also be provided with updates and given an opportunity to ask questions. Click on either of the two workshop offerings below for times and a direct link to the workshop registration page (that includes a workshop description, map and driving directions):
- September 16 (Colchester, VT)
- September 17 (Killington, VT)
- NOTE 1: You will be asked to provide basic contact information. Once all required fields have been completed, click on “Register”. You will then see a confirmation page. Please print this confirmation page, as it is the only confirmation you will receive.
- NOTE 2: Registration for face-to-face workshops begins one half-hour prior to the listed start time.
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NECAP ASSESSMENT RESULTS & RESOURCES
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NECAP Assessment Results
The NECAP reading, writing, mathematics and science tests measure students’ academic knowledge and skills relative to Grade Expectations which were developed by teams of teachers from Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Reading and math are assessed in grades 3-8 and 11, writing is assessed in grades 5, 8 and 11, and science is assessed in grades 4, 8 and 11. The reading, math and writing tests are administered each year in October. The science tests are administered in May. View the most recent data reports.
NECAP Resources
Use this link for information and links to practices tests, released test items, manuals and workshop materials for reading, writing, mathematics and science, as well as other resources such as tip sheets, hundreds tables, multiplication charts, scoring guides, alignment charts, target documents, test taking strategies, unifying themes, etc. |
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NECAP ACCESS OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NEEDS
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NECAP Accommodations Guide for 2010
This booklet includes the Table of Approved NECAP Accommodations with explanations and suggestions for use, guidelines and procedures for requesting approval of unique accommodations, an accommodations planning process, and other information on how to administer the NECAP tests to students with special assessment needs.
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Test Accommodations for Grade 11 Students (NimbleTools)
The NECAP states (New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island) are continuing research and development work with Nimble Assessment Systems and Measured Progress to incorporate the use of the accessible computer-based test system (NimbleTools) into the fall 2010 NECAP testing for Grade 11 students in the content areas of reading and mathematics.
If your school is interested in allowing students to use NimbleTools to take the grade 11 mathematics or reading NECAP assessments, your school technology coordinator and test administrator MUST attend a mandatory training session. Use the link above for additional information and links to registration; view the calendar of events for training location and registration. |
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Demystifying Statewide Assessment for Students with Disabilities (SWDs)
This presentation document provides resources and ideas for supporting the participation of SWDs in the NECAP in a more meaningful and reasonable way. NOTE: This file is 5MB.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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For additional information or questions, contact Mary Ann Minardo at (802) 828-5410 or maryann.minardo@state.vt.us. |
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