Test & Competition Calendar
Key math tests and competitions for Fairfax County students — from AAP screening to SOL tests, all in one place.
Most Important Timeline
AAP Screening & Placement Process
New to AAP? The process runs from October through September of the following year. Here's every step.
Referral Window Opens
Parents, teachers, or students may submit an AAP screening referral. Contact your school's AAP coordinator.
Referral Window Closes
After the deadline it is difficult to participate in that year's screening. Submit on time.
Ability Testing (NGAT)
The school administers the NGAT (Naglieri General Ability Test), FCPS's unified nationally normed reasoning test that replaced the separate CogAT/NNAT tests.
Portfolio Review
Report cards, work samples, and teacher evaluations are submitted to the selection committee.
Placement Notification
FCPS mails placement letters to families. Full-Time AAP starts at a designated center school the following year.
AAP Program Begins
Full-Time AAP students transfer to their assigned center school. Part-Time (Level III) students remain at their home school.
Exact dates vary each school year. Always confirm with your school and the FCPS official AAP page.
All Tests & Competitions
Test Calendar & Details
AAP Screening Referral Window
Parents, teachers, or students themselves can submit a referral for AAP evaluation. Forms are available through each school's AAP contact. No cost. The referral window closes in early December each year.
AAP Ability Testing (NGAT)
FCPS administers the NGAT (Naglieri General Ability Test), a single nationally normed reasoning test that replaced the previously separate CogAT and NNAT tests. Scores plus portfolio evidence determine AAP placement.
Learn more →AAP Placement Notification
FCPS sends placement letters home. Full-Time AAP students move to a designated AAP center school the following year. Part-Time AAP (Level III) services begin at the home school. Parents may request reconsideration within the given window.
Virginia SOL Testing
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests measure whether students have mastered the grade-level SOL. All public school students in Grades 3–8 are required to take these tests. Results are used for school accreditation and student promotion decisions.
Learn more →FCPS Math Olympiad (MOEMS)
Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) is held in monthly rounds. Schools form teams and students compete individually. Strong preparation for future math competitions.
Learn more →AMC 8
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice math exam for students in grade 8 and below, administered by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). No penalty for wrong answers. An excellent first step toward AMC 10/12 and MATHCOUNTS.
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