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CRCT Parent Workshop Presentation. What do I need to know to help my child succeed on the CRCT?. What is the purpose of the CRCT?. Tests the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) Student Report; Class Report; School Report; System Report and State Report
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CRCT Parent Workshop Presentation What do I need to know to help my child succeed on the CRCT?
What is the purpose of the CRCT? • Tests the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) • Student Report; Class Report; School Report; System Report and State Report • Individual student strengths and weaknesses.
How is the CRCT scored? 0 to 799 Does Not Meet 850 to 900 Exceeds 800 to 849 Meets
What are the promotion requirements? State Requirements: • Grade 3: Passing score in Reading • Grade 5: Passing score in Reading and Math
CRCT Test Dates 2014 • April 22-May 1: Grades 3, 4 and 5
Practice CRCT TestsGeorgia Online Assessment System • www.georgiaoas.org
Links Practice CRCT tests www.georgiaoas.org Georgia Common Core Performance Standards https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/default.aspx Georgia State Assessments http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx CRCT Content Description (including CRCT Study Guides) http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx?PageReq=CI_TESTING_CRCT
Links Understanding Lexile Levels and Search for books in within your child’s Lexile Level http://www.public.k12.ga.us/lexile.aspx http://www.lexile.com Snapfinger Elementary http://www.snapfingeres.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Parent Information on CCRPI https://www.georgiastandards.org/CCRPI/Pages/CCRPI.aspx Parent Brochures about the GPS https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Parents.aspx
Before The Test • Provide a learning environment at home (study spot, materials, schedule for homework) • Provide books and model reading at home • Encourage a nutritious lifestyle (healthy diet and exercise) • Limit TV, electronic game time • Have daily conversations
Before The Test • Be calm, positive (children pick up your stress) • Remind them that the test is important and that you believe in them (they can do it!) • Support good school attendance
Teach Test Taking Tips • Use the information in the passage to pick your answer ( NOT your life!) • Read the questions first • Use elimination to choose the best answer • Check your answers – especially the ones that were difficult for you
The Days of the Test • Keep to your routine • Encourage your child to do his/her best • On the day of the test: get good night’s sleep, provide a good breakfast, comfortable clothes, and be on time