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Information About The Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT) Tests

State Testing Information for Kentucky

Portions of the following material were taken from the Kentucky Department of Education website. Please see our links and source sections at the bottom of the page for more details and references.

General Description of the Tests

Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS)

• Designed to improve teaching and student learning in Kentucky
• Includes

- Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT)
- Writing Portfolio
- Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP)
- The ACT, PLAN and nonacademic components

Assessment Information

Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT)

• Grades: 3-8, 10-12
• Subjects: Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, On-Demand Writing
• A criterion-referenced test based on Kentucky’s content standards
• Students are assessed in content areas specific to their grade level.

Writing Portfolio

• Grades: 4, 7, 12
• Portfolios at the 4th and 7th grades consist of three pieces: reflective, personal expressive or literary, and transactive.
• The 12th grade portfolio consists of four pieces: reflective, personal expressive or literary, transactive, and transactive w/ analytical or technical focus.

Kentucky Alternate Assessment Program (KAAP)

• Grades: 3-8, 10, 11
• Subjects: Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Writing
• Developed to provide schools and programs with a valid and reliable means of assessing the instruction provided to students with moderate and significant disabilities
• Based upon three components:

- Alternate Portfolio - a body of work that includes both assessment and instructional samples that are collected throughout the academic school year
- Attainment Tasks (AT) - performance events that require students to complete a task, working step by step as directed by the teacher
- Transition Attainment Record (TAR) - a checklist which evaluates the student’s readiness in reading, mathematics and science

ACT Assessments

• All Kentucky public school students are required to take the Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS) tests from ACT.
• A comprehensive system for collecting and reporting information about students planning to enter postsecondary education
• ACT‘s three EPAS programs – Explore, Plan and the Act – are based on a common content continuum in each of the four areas tested (English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science).

Testing Schedule
Assessment Calendar

Source:
Kentucky Department of Education

Source Accessed Date:
October 26, 2009

Links
Kentucky Testing & Reporting
Kentucky School Testing System
District Support