Kentucky Department of Education

The KCCT was a major component of Kentucky's Assessment and Accountability Program through 2010-2011.  The results of this test were used to evaluate the school program in the state accountability system. The results from the reading and math content areas are also used to meet federal testing and reporting requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

The Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT) was a criterion-referenced test based on Kentucky’s content standards. The test items measured Kentucky Core Content for Assessment (v4.1), a subset of the Program of Studies. Both of these documents defined student expectations by content area and grade level.

Students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 were assessed in content areas specific to their grade level.

Grade     Core Content Area

   3          reading, mathematics

   4          reading, mathematics, science

   5          reading, mathematics, social studies, ODW

   6          reading, mathematics

   7          reading, mathematics, science

   8          reading, mathematics, social studies, ODW

 10          reading

 11          mathematics, science, social studies

 12          on-demand writing (ODW) (Fall Testing window)

Use the links below for additional information concerning KCCT administration. This information is being displayed for research purposes.

Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, Kentucky is enacting a new state assessment accountability system known as the Kentucky Performance Rating for Education Progress (K-PREP).

Some of the assessments that are a part of the new system are:

• K-PREP - Grades 3-8, 10 and 11
• End-of-Course (QualityCore) - high school
• EPAS - EXPLORE, PLAN and ACT
• K-PREP Alternate Assessment

Please refer to the links above for current assessment materials.