Greene County Schools will be using the Pathways Learning Studio platform to administer Benchmark tests, Power Checks, and teacher created tests. This software also has a plethora of resources including next steps, lesson plans, activities, and more to do with students for remediation, enrichment, or review. 
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Benchmark Information

Greene County Schools Benchmark Program

 

The following Pathways benchmarks will be required:

    • 3rd-5th ELA (Parts 1 & 2)*, Math, and Science
    • 6th-8th ELA (Parts 1 & 2)*, Math, Social Studies and Science
    • 9th-12th English I and II (Parts 1 & 2)*, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Biology & U.S. History
 
2nd  ELA (Parts 1 & 2) and Math (Spring Comprehensive Required)
 
 
 *ELA Writing Prompts, the order is included in the Pathways Assessment Document (See Pathways Assessment TN ELA Assessments 2026-2027 Document on the left)

 

Grading:

  • High School EOC teachers will use the middle of the semester benchmark to satisfy Greene County School Board Policy 4.600. Teachers are to use discretion but cannot give a score lower than the recommended score from Case (sent in PDF reports to Principals after the testing window closes). Use professional judgment to ensure the grading process is fair to students.
  • K-8 teachers may use the benchmark score for a grade as appropriate. Teachers cannot give a score lower than the recommended grade mark from Pathways.

 **If a student submits a test before finishing the test, please contact the following: 

Jennifer Whitson, Bridget Lollar or Amanda Carpenter............Elementary Schools

LeAnn Myers or Anna Ricker .....................................................Middle Schools
Shelly Smith or Anna Ricker.......................................................High Schools 

 

Pathways Benchmark Testing Windows for 2026-2027
 
Grade 2 (Final Comprehensive only)
  • Final comprehensive - March 29, 2027-April 9, 2027

Grades 3-8 and Traditional Courses for High School EOCs
    • Pre-test: August 7-August 21, 2026 for High School Traditional Courses

    • Window #1 – September 21, 2026-October 2, 2026

    • Window #2 – December 3, 2026-December 17, 2026

    • Window #3 – March 1, 2027-March 12, 2027

 
EOC Semester Only Courses
Fall Semester 2025
  • Pre-test: August 7-August 21, 2026: ELA 1 & 2, Alg. 1, 2, & Geometry

  • Midterm: September 21, 2026-October 2, 2026: ELA 1 & 2, Alg. 1, 2, Geometry, Biology , & U.S. History

 

Spring Semester 2026

  • Pre-test:  January 7-January 21, 2027: ELA 1 & 2, Alg. 1, 2, & Geometry

  • Midterm: March 1 - March 12, 2027: ELA 1 & 2, Alg. 1, 2, Geometry, Biology, & U.S. History