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Understanding the PSSA

Understanding the PSSA. Third Grade Parent Workshop Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Welcome. Thank you all for coming. This workshop will help you better understand the PSSA and how we have prepared for the assessment.   Please be sure to have: Sign in Sheet Evaluation Form

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Understanding the PSSA

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  1. Understanding the PSSA Third Grade Parent Workshop Tuesday, March 14, 2017

  2. Welcome • Thank you all for coming. This workshop will help you better understand the PSSA and how we have prepared for the assessment.   Please be sure to have: Sign in Sheet Evaluation Form Scratch Paper and pencil Student prepared folder Workshop Power point

  3. What is the PSSA? • PSSA stands for Pennsylvania System of School Assessment. • This state assessment was created to measure if we were meeting the federal guidelines of the No Child Left Behind Act. • Students in grades 3-8 will be taking part in the PSSA Language Arts and Math Assessment in April. • student letters to explain the PSSA

  4. Frequently Asked Questions

  5. Frequently Asked Questions COntinued….

  6. PSSA Language Arts ASSESSMENT • Passage Types - Two Stories - One Poem - One Informational - One Autobiography/Biography or one Practical/How-to/Advertisement • 60 multiple-choice items • 4 writing prompts, 4 short answers, • 8-9 Evidence Based Selected Response

  7. Mathematics • Studentscore comes from: • - 60 multiple choice questions • - Three open-ended questions • Studentstake: • - 72 multiple choice in grades 3 - 8 • - Four open-ended questions

  8. We Have Been Working Hard Preparing… • Performance Coach Book (PSSA and Common Core Aligned) • Performance Coach Assessment Booklets (Week Before) • PSSA Release Items (Two Weeks Before) • Xtra Math – Fact Fluency • IXL Math – Third Grade Mathematics Concepts • Raz Kids – Reading Comprehension at Student Level • Accelerated Reader – Reading Comprehension • WRITING!!  (Opinion, Narrative, Informational, Persuasive) • PSSA Language Arts and Mathematics Bingo • Title I Money and Time take home kits. March 20

  9. Encouragement 1. Encouragement letter from parents 2. Bell Township Student Encouragement Cards 3. Parkview Student Encouragement Cards & Signs 4. Snacks after each assessment 5. Encouragement Classroom Bulletin Board 6. Encouragement Letters from Dr. Weber

  10. Code of conduct Do… • Listen to, read, and follow all directions given • Ask questions for clarification • Read each question carefully • Record answers in the correct section • Completely fill in bubbles • Answer each question even if it’s a guess • Check that each section is completed before closing book • Take your time! 

  11. Code of Conduct Do not… • Bring notes to the test • Bring electronic divices: Cell phones, fit bit, etc. • Share calculators/notes with others • Put stray marks on the answer key • A pencil that is not a number 2

  12. How can I help my child? • PSSA After School tutoring March 13 – April 5 3:30-4:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday • Ensure he/she gets plenty of rest each night • Provide a healthy breakfast • Wear a comfortable outfit – hoodie • Remind your child to read all directions, work out problems, and answer each question • Review your child’s multiplication facts • Ease any anxieties he/she may be feeling • Inquire about your child’s test/day at school • Doctors Appointments/Sick

  13. Online Resources • Quizlet: Math and language arts term activities http://www.punxsy.k12.pa.us/Domain/370 • Additional packets • Go Math Folder: vocabulary cards, Glossary, Extra games and activities

  14. Thank you for coming! • Questions??

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