Across the state, Tennessee students scored higher in all subject areasand grade levels in grades three through eight on this year’s TCAP
achievement tests by comparison to the 2009-2010 results. Student math
scores grew by 7 percent and reading scores grew by 3.7%
Cannon County scores showed growth over last year in each of the four
areas of testing, In Reading Cannon County showed 1.079 percent growth in
scores. Cannon County had a 47% score in basic skills, proficient or
advanced skills was 39 percent.
In Math Cannon showed a 2.49 percent growth over last years scores, Social
Studies showed a 2.2 percent growth. The science area was the biggest
increase with a 2.5 percent growth including a 51 percent scored in either
proficient or advanced skills
Students in Grades 3-8 take the TCAP test each spring. The Achievement
test is a timed, multiple choice assessment that measures skills in
Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Skills.
