State Testing Information
State Testing Information
State testing is quickly approaching and we want you to give you plenty of time to plan. Please take a few minutes to look over the testing dates and tips for parents. You can help us by planning any appointments or trips in April around testing.
Schedule:
Monday, March 31st
- 5th grade science part 1
Tuesday, April 1st
- 3rd-6th grade writing
Wednesday, April 2nd
- 3rd grade oral reading fluency
- 5th grade science part 2
Thursday, April 3rd
- 5th grade science part 3
Tuesday, April 8th
- 3rd -6th grade ELA part 1
Wednesday, April 9th
- 3rd-6th grade math part 1
Tuesday, April 15th
- 3rd-6th grade math part 2
Wednesday, April 16th
- 3rd-6th grade ELA part 2
Understanding State Testing:
State tests are designed to measure how well students have mastered the grade-level standards in math, reading, writing, and other key subjects.
- At the student level, these assessments provide valuable information about each student’s progress and help us understand where additional support may be needed.
- At the school level, the data helps our school evaluate our curriculum and teaching strategies to ensure we are providing the best education possible.
- At the state level, these tests are designed to hold schools accountable for student learning and are used to assign each school a letter grade.
The Night Before the Test:
- Help your child get to bed on time. Research shows that being well-rested helps students do better.
- Help children resolve immediate arguments before going to bed.
- Keep your routine as normal as possible. Upsetting natural routines may make children feel insecure.
- Mention the test to show you’re interested, but don’t dwell on it.
- Plan ahead to avoid conflicts on the morning of the test.
The Morning of the Test
- Get up early to avoid rushing. Be sure to have your child at school on time.
- Have your child eat a good breakfast but not a heavy one. Research shows that students do better if they have breakfast before they take tests.
- Be positive about the test. Acknowledge that tests can be hard and that they’re designed so that no one will know all of the answers. Explain that doing your best is what counts. The important thing is to make your child comfortable and confident about the test.
After the Test
- Talk to your child about his or her feelings about the test, making sure you acknowledge the effort such a task requires.
- Discuss what was easy and what was hard; discuss what your child learned from the test.
- Discuss what changes your child would make if he or she were to retake the test.
- Explain that performance on a test is not a condition for you to love your child. You love your child just for the person he or she is.