Students in Tennessee take the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) each spring. Grades 3–8 sit the TCAP Achievement tests, and high school students take End-of-Course (EOC) exams. Grade 2 has an optional TCAP that each district chooses to give.
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Tennessee’s state tests
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Full nameTennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement
Grades3–8
SubjectsMath, ELA, Science, Social Studies (grades 6–8)
When (2026–27)Spring 2027: ELA writing window April 7–14; main window April 19–May 6.
FormatGrade 3 on paper in a consumable booklet; grades 4–5 on paper (booklet plus answer document); grades 6–8 online (TestNav). Multiple-choice, multiple-select and written response.
Good to know
ELA is one test given in two windows: writing first, then the remaining parts.
SubjectsEnglish I, English II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, Integrated Math III, Biology, U.S. History & Geography
When (2026–27)Fall window November 30–December 17, 2026; spring window April 19–May 6, 2027.
FormatOnline (TestNav)
Good to know
Students take the EOC that matches their math course, either the traditional sequence or the integrated sequence.
High school: Grade 11 students take the ACT or the SAT; each district chooses which one, and the state funds ACT junior testing.
K–2: Grade 2 has an optional TCAP in ELA (Early Literacy) and Math that districts may choose to give; K–3 reading screeners are separate.
Testing calendar
2026–27 testing windows
—DAYS
until TCAP Achievement (Spring test) opens on April 19, 2027.
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
TCAP Achievement3–8
ELA writingSpring test
TCAP EOCHigh school (some courses in middle school)
Fall EOCSpring EOCSpring EOC English writing
TCAP Grade 22
ELA writingSpring test
Today
TCAP Grade 2: Grade 2 is a district option, given in the grades 3–8 windows.
Dates from the state’s published 2026–27 schedule. Districts set their own days inside each window.
What’s new for 2026–27
What changed this year
New
New science standards began in 2025–26, and 2025–26 science and Biology results were held for standard setting, so new science cut scores apply going forward.
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Testing information was checked against official Tennessee sources on the date above. States can change tests and dates at any time — see the official links for the latest.
