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Why Do We Take the California Standards Tests?

Why Do We Take the California Standards Tests?. CST - California Standardized Test Standardized tests are tests that the whole school takes, the whole district, the whole state of California and in many cases the whole United States.

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Why Do We Take the California Standards Tests?

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  1. Why Do We Take the California Standards Tests? CST - California Standardized Test Standardized tests are tests that the whole school takes, the whole district, the whole state of California and in many cases the whole United States. The STAR--CST test is based on the California State Standards. This test is designed to help teachers and administrators determine areas off strength and areas to improve upon.. We need your best effort on the STAR test!! The results of your test are used to calculate our school's API score. The API score is also used to rank schools throughout the state. We want to have the best ranking possible, because we have the best students. DO YOUR BEST!!!!

  2. What tests do we take? Parts of the test include: English Language Arts Math Science – Grade 8 - 11 History – Grade 8-11

  3. Let’s Look at How the tests are scored English Language Arts Advanced 401– 600 Proficient 350 – 400 Basic 300 – 349 Below Basic 263 – 299 Far Below 150 – 262 Basic 7th grade Math Advanced 414– 600 Proficient 350 – 413 Basic 300 – 349 Below Basic 257 – 299 Far Below 150 – 256 Basic

  4. What is Test Anxiety Type of performance anxiety — a feeling someone might have in a situation where performance really counts or when the pressure is on to do well. What can I do to make sure I am not over anxious about testing?

  5. Start preparing now by…. • Approach tests with CONFINDENCE • Start going to bed early and getting a good night sleep • Eat a HEALTHY breakfast (Fresh fruits and vegetables help reduce stress) • Breathe • Tell yourself “I will do well on the test” • AVOID ANYHTING SUGARY….NO CANDY (Candy and anything sugary heightens stress levels and makes you hyper and then tired)

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