Purpose of the Test
The North Carolina Beginning-of-Grade 3 (BOG3) Reading Test has the students read literary and informational selections and then answer questions related to the selections. 
Eligible Students
All students in grade 3 are expected to participate with or without accommodations in the administration of the BOG3 Reading Test.
Testing Format
The BOG3 Reading Test requires online administration unless a paper format is necessary for students with a documented accessibility need.
Testing Window
The BOG3 Reading Test must be administered during the first 15 days of the school year.
Administration Time
Most students finish the BOG3 Reading Test in 120 minutes; however, students are allowed up to 180 minutes to complete the test. 
Released Items for practice

The North Carolina College and Career Readiness Alternate Assessment (CCRAA) is designed an alternate test to The ACT® for students who exhibit severe and pervasive delays in all areas of conceptual, linguistic, and academic development as well as in adaptive behaviors, including communication, daily living skills, and selfcare, and who are following a course of study that, upon completion of high school, may not lead to admission into a college-level course of study resulting in a college degree.
Testing Format
All standard administrations of the CCRAA at grades 10 and 11 must be completed online in NCTest. A paper format is available for students with a documented accessibility need.
Administration Time
Students take the CCRAA at grades 10 and 11 during the designated testing windows. The administration time for the CCRAA at grades 10 and 11 is 150 minutes. No administration may exceed 150 minutes (except for students with documented special needs requiring accommodations, such as Scheduled Extended Time). 
Subjects Covered on the Test
The CCRAA at grade 10 and grade 11 are administered in a specific order (i.e., English first, followed by mathematics, reading, and science).
Scoring and Reporting
Students at grades 10 and 11 receive a single score based on the total number of test questions answered correctly on the CCRAA.
Released Items for practice

Purposes of the Tests
The end-of-course (EOC) tests are used to sample a student’s knowledge of subject related concepts as specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) for Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3 to provide a global estimate of the student’s mastery of the material in the content area.
Eligible Student
Students enrolled in Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3.
Testing Format
All EOC tests require online administration unless a paper format is necessary for students with a documented accessibility need.
Testing Window
Test administrators must administer the EOC test during the last five days (4x4, semester courses, and summer school) or the last ten days (traditional yearlong schedule) of the instructional period.
Administration Time
Biology - 120 minutes (180 maximum)                   NC Math 1 - 180 minutes (240 maximum)
English II - 150 minutes (240 maximum)                NC Math 3 - 180 minutes (240 maximum)
Released Items for practice

Purpose of the Test
The North Carolina end-of-grade (EOG) tests are standards-based achievement tests in the areas of reading and mathematics at grades 3–8 and science at grades 5 and 8. 
Eligible Students
All students in grades 3–8 for Reading and mathematics. All students in grades 5 and 8  for Science.
Testing Format
All EOG tests require online administration unless a paper format is necessary for students with a documented accessibility need.
Testing Window
EOG tests must be administered during the last ten days of the school year.
Administration Time
Most students finish an EOG test in 120 minutes; however, students are allowed up to 180 minutes to complete each EOG test. No test administration may exceed 180 minutes (except for students with documented accommodations, such as Scheduled Extended Time). 
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Purposes of the NC Check-Ins 2.0
The main purposes of NC Check-Ins 2.0 are to provide students, teachers, parents, and legal guardians with
(1) immediate and detailed feedback about student performance on grade-level-specific content standards to inform classroom instruction for individual student needs and
(2) a reliable estimate of students’ current performance on selected subsets of content standards. The end-of-grade (EOG) and end-of course (EOC) tests share a common question bank with NC Check-Ins 2.0, which in turn exposes students to similar question types and rigor found on EOG and EOC tests.
Participation
Participation in the NC Check-Ins 2.0 is voluntary.
Availability
NC Check-Ins 2.0 are available for students enrolled in the following courses.

• Reading and mathematics - Students in grades 3–8.
• Science - Students in grades 5 and 8.
• Biology - Students enrolled in a biology course with a corresponding state course code.
• English II - Students enrolled in an English II course with a corresponding state course code.
• NC Math 1 - Students enrolled in Foundations of NC Math 1 or NC Math 1 course with a corresponding state course code.
• NC Math 3 - Students enrolled in Foundations of NC Math 3 or NC Math 3 course with a corresponding state course code.

Administration and Teacher Review Period Windows
Flexible administration and review windows for all interims are designed to accommodate local control of curriculum. Public school units (PSUs) may choose to administer interims in the order that best aligns with their curriculum. It is recommended that one interim is administered per quarter. PSUs determine when to administer the interims and how much time is necessary for review.

• NC Check-Ins 2.0 for Biology, English II, Foundations of NC Math 1, NC Math 1, Foundations of NC Math 3, and NC Math 3
o Yearlong courses § September through May
o Fall semester § September through February
o Spring semester § January through May
• NC Check-Ins 2.0 for reading and mathematics at grades 3–8 and science at grades 5 and 8
o September through May

Administration Time
NC Check-Ins 2.0 are not timed; however, the estimated time for most students to complete an interim is about ninety minutes. Teachers are encouraged to determine the time permitted based on their students’ needs.

Purpose of the Test
The North Carolina NCEXTEND1 Alternate Assessments of Reading and Mathematics at grades 3–8; Science at grades 5 and 8; English II, NC Math 1, and Biology at grade 10; and Grade 11 are designed for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. 
Eligible Students
To determine participation in the NCEXTEND1 alternate assessments, the following eligibility requirements must be met:
• The student must have a current Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• The student must have a significant cognitive disability.
o The student’s disability significantly impacts cognitive functioning and adaptive behaviors, defined as those skills, which are essential for someone to live and function independently.
o The student requires extensive and repeated individualized instruction and support to make meaningful gains.
o The student uses substantially adapted materials and individualized methods of accessing information in alternative ways.
• The student must be instructed using the North Carolina Extended Content Standards (i.e., reading, mathematics, science).
• The student must be enrolled in grades 3–8, 10, or 11 according to the NC Student Information System.
o Students enrolled in the 11th grade are required to take the NCEXTEND1 alternate assessment at grade 11 unless they are repeating the 11th grade and have a score from the previous year.

Administration Options
The assessments are teacher-facilitated and are administered individually to each student. There are three administration options available for the NCEXTEND1 alternate assessments. The IEP team determines, based on the individual needs of the student, which of the following options is most appropriate:
• Option 1: teacher-facilitated online with the student recording responses on the device (Optional: The paper test cards that coincide with the online test questions can also be placed in front of the student.),
• Option 2: teacher-facilitated online with the teacher recording the student’s responses on the device (Optional: The paper test cards that coincide with the online test questions can also be placed in front of the student.), or
• Option 3: teacher-facilitated online with paper test cards while the teacher records the student’s responses on the device.

Testing Window
Students take the NCEXTEND1 for grades 3–8 and 10 during the last ten days of the school year. Students take the NCEXTEND1 at grade 11 during the designated testing window.
Administration Time
The time required by a student to complete the assessment(s) is unique depending on the student’s ability to maintain focus, medical condition, or fatigue factor(s).
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PreACTThe PreACT is designed to simulate the ACT testing experience while providing students with valuable practice before taking the ACT. The assessment includes four subtests-English, Reading, Mathematics, and Science-but is shorter in length than the ACT.

The PreACT helps parents or legal guardians and educators identify students' academic strengths and areas where additional instruction, intervention, or support may be beneficial during the tenth-grade year. The results can be used to guide students' academic planning and better prepare them for future college and career readiness assessments.
Eligible Students
The PreACT is administered annually to all eligible 10th graders.
Test Format
All standard administrations of the PreACT must be completed online. A paper format is available for students with a documented accessibility need.
Testing Window
October to November
PreACT practice test

The ACTThe ACT is a curriculum-and standards-based assessment that measures students' college and career readiness in four subject areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. ACT scores are widely accepted by colleges and universities and may be used for college admissions, course placement, scholarship opportunities, and career planning.

The results provide valuable information about students' academic readiness and can help guide decisions related to post secondary education and future career pathways.
Eligible Students
The ACT is a required state assessment for all eligible 11th graders.
Test Format
All standard administrations of the ACT must be completed online. A paper format is available for students with a documented accessibility need.
Testing Window
Late February to April.
The ACT practice tests

ACT WorkKeysThe WorkKeys is comprised of three assessments, Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. Students who achieve qualifying scores earn a WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) that provides employers with information on the skill levels of potential employees and aids with employment, promotion, and training decisions.
Eligible Students
The WorkKeys assessment is required for all eligible CTE concentrators.
Test Format
Online administrations are required for all WorkKeys testing unless a paper format is necessary for students with a documented accessibility need.
Testing Window
Fall Window: October to November
Spring Window: February to April
WorkKeys online practice test and sample questions

Purpose
The Read to Achieve is an approved alternate assessment approved by the State Board of Education (SBE) for students to demonstrate reading proficiency and be exempt from retention in third grade per the NC General Statute §115C-83.7(a).
Eligible Students
Third grade students who have not met the grade 3 reading proficiency requirements of the Read to Achieve law.
Testing Format
The Read to Achieve test must be completed online. A paper format is available for students with a documented accessibility need.
Testing Window
Spring - after the first administration of the grade 3 EOG reading test during the last ten days of school.
Summer - at the end of reading camp on a date designated by the district.
Fall - by November 1 for students placed in a transitional third-and fourth-class combination or a fourth grade accelerated class.
Administration Time
120 minutes minimum (180 maximum)
Released Items for practice

WIDA Screener, WIDA Alternate Screener, and WIDA Screener for KindergartenThe purpose of these Screener assessments is for students to be identified as English Learners (EL). The results of the home-language survey (HLS) process determine a student's eligibility to be screened using the corresponding screener.
Eligible Students
Language-minority students that are identified through the home-language survey.
Testing Format
The WIDA Screener is required to be administered online. WIDA Screener for Kindergarten and WIDA Alternate Screener are paper-based screeners. The Screeners consist of subtests that assess a student's English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Testing Window
The appropriate screener must bee administered to students within 30 days of enrollment.

WIDA ACCESSThe WIDA ACCESS is the state-designated EL proficiency test. It is used to measure progress and proficiency of English Learners (ELs).
Eligible Students
All students identified as ELs must be administered the WIDA ACCESS (or Alternate).
Testing Format
The WIDA ACCESS test must be administered online. WIDA ACCESS for Kindergarten is a paper test administration.
The tests consist of subtests that assess a student's English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Testing Window
January to March
Sample Items for practice

WIDA Alternate ACCESSThe WIDA Alternate ACCESS is an assessment of English proficiency for students in grades K-12 who are identified as ELs and have significant cognitive disabilities that prevent participation in the WIDA ACCESS test.

Eligible Students

• Students that have a current Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Students instructed using the North Carolina Extended Content Standards and
• Are eligible to participate in the NCEXTEND1 alternate assessment when enrolled in the appropriate grades (i.e., grades 3-8, 10, and 11).

Testing Format
This alternate assessment is administered via paper.
The WIDA Alternate ACCESS consists of four domain tests that assess a student's reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills.