What is CRCT?

The CRCT are tests administered to Georgia students to evaluate the acquisition of skills and knowledge described in Georgia’s Quality Core Curriculum (QCC) and Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Georgia is in the process of transitioning curriculum standards from QCC to GPS. In grades one through eight, tests are given in reading, math and language arts. In grades three through eight, tests are also given in science and social studies. Beginning in the fall of 2003, Reading and math test scores have been used in considering the promotion of students in grades three, five and eight. CRCT scores produce information on students, classrooms, schools, systems and state achievement in education.  Results are reported in relation to the state standard as Below, Meets or Exceeds the standard.

Explanation of Below, Meets, and Exceeds

QCC standards are scored based on performance levels that range from 150 to 450 for each grade level and content area.

• Below - • Indicates the score of 300 or below and did not meet standards for a minimum level of proficiency.
• Meets - • Indicates the score of 300 to 349 and did meet the standards level of proficiency.
• Exceeds - • Indicates the score of 350 or above and exceeded the standards level of proficiency.

GPS standards are scored based on performance levels that range from 650 to 950 for each grade level and content area.

• Below - • Indicates the score of 800 or below and did not meet standards for a minimum level of proficiency.
• Meets - • Indicates the score of 800 to 849 and did meet the standards level of proficiency.
• Exceeds - • Indicates the score of 850 or above and exceeded the standards level of proficiency.