Austin T. Levy School

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
• The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
• The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
• The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview