NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06D .0310
Plain English summary
This rule restricts the use of secure state tests developed as part of the Annual Testing Program to specific, enumerated purposes only. Permitted uses include measuring reading proficiency at the beginning of grade three, end-of-grade progress for grades 3-8, end-of-course competencies, and ACT and ACT WorkKeys competencies at grades 11 and 12. Secure tests may not be used for any other purpose.
Key requirements
- Secure tests as defined in Rule .0307(b) of this Section developed by the State of North Carolina as part of the Annual Testing Program shall not be used for purposes other than to measure reading proficiency at the beginning of grade three
- end-of-grade progress for grades three through eight
- end-of-course competencies
- competencies in English, mathematics, reading, and science at the end of grade 11 as tested in the ACT
- competencies in mathematics, reading, and information location at the end grade 12 as tested in ACT WorkKeys
Affected parties
- public school students
- school administrators
- local education agencies
- state education agency