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TCAP

TCAP. LCMS Ms. Bradley 6 th LA. What is “Reading/ Language Arts?”. English (grammar, sentences, etc.) Writing (essays, compositions, journaling, etc.) Reading (genres, comprehension, etc.) Spelling (exact spelling, dictionaries, thesauruses, etc.)

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TCAP

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  1. TCAP LCMS Ms. Bradley 6th LA

  2. What is “Reading/ Language Arts?” • English (grammar, sentences, etc.) • Writing (essays, compositions, journaling, etc.) • Reading (genres, comprehension, etc.) • Spelling (exact spelling, dictionaries, thesauruses, etc.) • Vocabulary (exposure to words at grade level)

  3. The TCAP • Subjects and Times • The Breakdown: • Reading/LA: Thursday • Part 1: 68 minutes for 39 items • Part 2: 64 minutes for 38 items • Math: Friday • Part 1: 50 minutes for 39 items • Part 2: 48 minutes for 38 items

  4. The TCAP continued • The Breakdown: (continued) • Science: Monday • Part 1: 50 minutes for 39 items • Part 2: 50 minutes for 38 items • Social Studies: Tuesday • Part 1: 49 minutes for 39 items • Part 2: 48 minutes for 38 items

  5. The TCAP All cell phones off or turned in!!! • Procedures @ LCMS prior to test: • Be at school for the test. • Be on time. • Get enough rest. • Eat a good breakfast. • Have materials for testing [SEVERAL sharpened No. 2 pencils, calculator (see Ms. Deal), paper (for math)] NO MECHANICAL PENCILS!!! • Have a good attitude.

  6. The TCAP • During the test: • Be quiet (no talking). • Follow directions (don’t open booklet until told, etc.). • Start and stop when told. • Bubble completely and erase completely. • Bubble all items (if you don’t answer all items it counts against you).

  7. The TCAP • During the test (continued): • After completing, if time left, check over material. • Don’t change answers unless your 100% sure your changing to correct answer. • Please be honest and do your own work. • Bring a book (just in case). • READ ALL DIRECTIONS!

  8. OTHER • Frequently Asked Questions • Entire test is 320 minutes • Test Strategies • 6th Grade English/LA Standards • Curriculum Standards • TCAP samplers/practice

  9. The Day of Testing • Thursday: Reading/Language Arts • Start time: 7:45 A.M. • Break between parts • End time: approx. 10:34 A.M. • Friday: Math • Start time: 7:45 A.M. • Break between parts • End time: approx. 9:58 A.M.

  10. The Day of Testing (continued) • Monday: Science • Start time: 7:45 A.M. • Break between parts • End time: approx. 10:00 A.M. • Tuesday: Social Studies • Start time: 7:45 A.M. • Break between parts • End time: approx. 9:58

  11. After TCAP daily: • You will be given a break on Thursday & Fridayin the afternoon by 6th grade teachers. • Monday you will have time in all classes (mini-schedule). • Tuesday, you will be given a break in the afternoon by 6th grade teachers.

  12. I recommend that you: • Go to bed at reasonable time • Go to the bathroom before school • Eat breakfast • Take a snack from your teacher • Try your best • Bring materials!!!!

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