The tested areas include reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Special education and limited-English proficiency students are included in the testing and may be accommodated with modifications.
In 2010, a linking study was performed so that the TCAP could report out Lexile measures for students in grades 3-8 and 10.
[1] A Lexile measure can be used to match readers with targeted text and monitor growth in reading ability.
Extra time can be allowed for children with specialized education plans, also including 504 and IEP students.