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“State and Local Assessments” Sept. 30, 2010 12:00 and 6:00 p.m. Berkmar Middle School Parent Center/Cafeteria Sponsored by BMS Parent Center Faciliator : Melissa Martin, PISC. State and Local Assessments. Understanding Assessments and Promotion Requirements for 6 th , 7 th , 8 th grade.
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“State and Local Assessments”Sept. 30, 201012:00 and 6:00 p.m. Berkmar Middle School Parent Center/Cafeteria Sponsored by BMS Parent Center Faciliator: Melissa Martin, PISC
State and Local Assessments Understanding Assessments and Promotion Requirements for 6th, 7th, 8th grade
Purpose of GCPS Assessments Are students learning the Academic Knowledge and Skills – GCPS (AKS)? Are students learning the Criterion Referenced Competency Test – Georgia (CRCT)? • Test scores are used for: Students – to promote success and improvement Parents – to assure parents students are learning required curriculum Teachers – to plan for effective instruction Student’s scores are compared against students in Gwinnett, Georgia, & Nationally
Assessments……. • Are part of a daily routine • Have many formats • Help students review and retain knowledge!
Students demonstrate what they know and can do throughAssessments.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TESTING DATES • Sept. 20–24, 2010 Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Grade 8 • Oct. 18–22, 2010 Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) Grade 8 • Jan. 19, 2011 Georgia Writing Assessment Grade 8 • Jan. 24–March 4, 2011 ACCESS for ELLs • April 18–21 and April 25, 2011 Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) • Grades 6–8 • May 2–20, 2011 Georgia End of Course Test Window • Grade 8 • Accelerated Integrated Algebra I
6th Grade Promotion Requirements • Pass 4 out of 5 classes with a 70 average for both semesters. • 2 of the 4 classes passed have to be LA and MA • Connections classes being averaged as one grade each semester. • Summer school may be available if a student does not earn promotion to 7th grade. • Students are expected to meet or exceed grade-level expectations on each CRCT subtest to be on track for success in school.
Note: For 6th grade Special Ed or ESOL students • A special education student’s promotion is determined by his or her Individualized Education Program (IEP). • Promotion for a student with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) is determined by his or her AKS Modification and Intervention Plan.
7th Grade Promotion Requirements • Pass CRCT mathematics • Pass CRCT reading • Pass CRCT language arts • Pass CRCT science • Pass CRCT social studies • If the student fails a subject on the test and has received at least a C semester average on the report card all year in that subject, an appeal can be filed by the school on the student’s behalf.
Note: For 7th Grade Special Ed or ESOL students • A special education student’s promotion is determined by his or her Individualized Education Program (IEP). • Promotion for a student with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) is determined by his or her AKS Modification and Intervention Plan, or by recommendation of the English Language Learner (ELL)/Test Participation Committee.
8th Grade Promotion Requirements • Pass 4 out of 5 classes with a 70 average for 2 semesters ( LA and math must be 2 of the 4.) Connections classes being averaged as one grade each semester. • Pass CRCT Rdg * State Requirement • Pass CRCT Math * State Requirement • Pass Gateway/Georgia 8 Writing Test—Jan. 19, 2011 • If the student fails Rdg/LA and/or Math on the CRCT they will be required to take the Summer CRCT retest for promotion. • For students who do not pass the summer retest there is the possibility of a review for promotion to 9th Grade
Note for 8th Grade Special Ed or ESOL students • A special education student’s promotion is determined by his or her Individualized Education Program (IEP). • If a student learning English is not successful on the Reading and Mathematics CRCT subtests (a state promotion requirement), the student must take a retest for the failed subtest(s) during summer school. If the student does not pass the retest(s), a Student Support Team will determine the student’s placement for the next school year.
How can your child pass the 8th grade? • Student must earn a minimum of a 70 average each semester in 4 out of 5 subjects (two of which must be math and language arts). Connections Student must pass both semesters of a class to pass that class for the year. • Student must earn a passing score on the Middle Grades Writing Assessment. • Student must achieve passing scores on the math and reading subtests of the CRCT.
CRCT7th – Required to pass MA, E/LA, RDG & SC , SS8th – Required to pass RDG & MA CRCT (Criterion-Referenced Competency Test)=a score of 800 or higher is passing Test all subjects – LA, MA, SC, SS Measure students knowledge of state curriculum (QCC/GPS) Given April 18-21, and April 25 2011
CRCT Dates • Monday April 18th: Reading • Tuesday April 19th: ELA • Wednesday April 20th: Math • Thursday April 21st: Science • Monday April 25th: Social Studies
Georgia 8 Writing Assessment in grade 8Required to pass • A state mandated writing assessment administered in Grade 8 • Evaluation of every student’s response to a prompt • Is a requirement for promotion in GCPS
Tips for parents at test time • Keep to your regular schedule • Encourage your child to do his/her best. • Help your child prepare for testing. • Make sure your child attends school on test days.
Tips for parents at test time • After the test, let your child know that you appreciate that he/she did his/her best. • Contact your child’s teacher if special circumstances may have affected test performance. • Be familiar with the testing schedule.
Test taking tips for students Before the test • Get plenty of rest the night before. • Eat a nutritious breakfast. • Wear comfortable clothes • Arrive to school on time. • Relax • If stressed out do the following: • Slow down & relax • Take slow deep breathes • Close your eyes and think positive • Be prepared
Test taking tips for students During the test • Listen & follow directions. • Mark your answers in the right place. • Take your time & read carefully • Read all written directions. • Think about your answers. • Know these terms: • Synonyms • Antonyms • Estimate • Infer • Explain your answer
Test taking tips for students After the test. • Go back and review if you have time. • Check that you have answered every question. • If you find a mistake, erase completely and carefully. • Check for any stray marks and erase them.
For more information Berkmar Middle School Parent Center Melissa Martin Parent Instructional Support Coordinator Location: Room 1.209 Hours: 8:15-4:15, Monday-Friday Melissa_Martin@gwinnett.k12.ga.us 770-638-2310 ** You can also contact your child’s counselor or administrator if you have specific questions about promotion. Georgia PIRC Parent Information Resource Center Metro Atlanta Region: Communities in Schools of Georgia 600 West Peachtree Street, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30308 Julie Hollis, Director jhollis@cisgeorgia.org (800) 838-5784