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Helping Your Student Succeed on STAAR. Rivera Elementary School Practical Parenting Night – Jan 2013 Shelton and Bryant. STAAR. State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (replaced TAKS last year) 3 rd – Reading, Math 4 th – Reading, Math, Writing 5 th – Reading, Math, Science.
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Helping Your Student Succeed on STAAR Rivera Elementary School Practical Parenting Night – Jan 2013 Shelton and Bryant
STAAR • State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (replaced TAKS last year) • 3rd – Reading, Math • 4th – Reading, Math, Writing • 5th – Reading, Math, Science
Testing Dates • 3rd grade • Reading – April 24th • Math – April 23rd • 4th grade • Reading – April 24th • Math – April 23rd • Writing – April 2nd and April 3rd • 5th grade • Reading – April 3rd • Math – April 2nd • Science – April 24th
Information on the Web http://www.dentonisd.org
What can I start doing now? Reading 20 minutes: Builds vocabulary Builds stamina Builds comprehension skills
What can I start doing now? Rested brains learn. Tired brains are just trying to stay awake.
What can I start doing now? • Take-home folder/Agenda and Homework • Left side: To do (Take home) • Right side: Goes back (Take to school)
What can I start doing now? • Homework headquarters • When? • Where? • Well-lit • Without distractions • Easy access to help • Supplies available
What can I start doing now? • Launch pad • All there • All ready • Grab and Go
What can I do now? • Talk to your child’s teacher. • Ask what his or her strengths and weaknesses are. • Ask how to help. • Let your child know you believe in him/her.