1. Preparation for Testing! Its almost time for the CRCT …..

2. What is the CRCT? The CRCT is a standardized test given to you, Georgia students, to see how well you have learned the material presented at your grade level. It measures your performance against a set of objectives. It does not give you a percentile score or a grade level equivalent. The CRCT is a standardized test given to you, Georgia students, to see how well you have learned the material presented at your grade level. It measures your performance against a set of objectives. It does not give you a percentile score or a grade level equivalent.

3. What subjects does the test cover? The test is divided into several sections covering math, language arts, reading, social studies, and science. The test is divided into several sections covering math, language arts, reading, social studies, and science.

4. What kind of test is the CRCT? The CRCT is in a multiple choice format, and will be computer scored. You will be allowed to write in your test booklet, BUT you will bubble in your answers on an answer sheet using a #2 pencil. The test booklet will NOT be scored! The CRCT is in a multiple choice format, and will be computer scored. You will be allowed to write in your test booklet, BUT you will bubble in your answers on an answer sheet using a #2 pencil. The test booklet will NOT be scored!

5. When do we take the CRCT? The CRCT tests will be given the week of April 16 – April 20. Write CRCT on each day of that week in your agenda, so that you will not forget! Write CRCT on each day of that week in your agenda, so that you will not forget! Please try to be here on those days and reschedule appointments that will interfere with your school attendance.

6. Do I need to study for the CRCT? Actually, you have been preparing for the CRCT all year. The content of the test is based on material that all Georgia middle school students should learn. Actually, you have been preparing for the CRCT all year. The content of the test is based on material that all Georgia middle school students should learn.

7. How can I be sure Im ready for the test? Students who do homework daily tend to do best on the test. Students who do homework daily tend to do best on the test. Read books and magazines and ask your teacher the meaning of (or look up in a dictionary!) unfamiliar words you come across. Read books and magazines and ask your teacher the meaning of (or look up in a dictionary!) unfamiliar words you come across. Take it seriously when your teachers offer you practice tests for the CRCT. Take it seriously when your teachers offer you practice tests for the CRCT.

8. Is the test timed? If so, how long do I have on each part? Yes, the test has a suggested time limit for each part. If you need more time to finish, your teacher will be able to give you a certain amount of extra time. Yes, the test has a suggested time limit for each part. If you need more time to finish, your teacher will be able to give you a certain amount of extra time. Most students are able to finish the test within the suggested time allowed. Most students are able to finish the test within the suggested time allowed.

9. Why do we have to take this test? Students take standardized tests to see how they are progressing from year to year, and to see if they are scoring at a level that is consistent with their abilities. Students take standardized tests to see how they are progressing from year to year, and to see if they are scoring at a level that is consistent with their abilities. Fulton County looks at the test scores to see how the students in each of the districts schools perform at each grade level. Fulton County looks at the test scores to see how the students in each of the districts schools perform at each grade level.

10. Will my CRCT scores affect my grades? No, your grades will not be affected by your scores on the CRCT; however, your test scores will provide you, your parents, and your teachers with valuable information regarding areas where you may have strengths or weaknesses. No, your grades will not be affected by your scores on the CRCT; however, your test scores will provide you, your parents, and your teachers with valuable information regarding areas where you may have strengths or weaknesses.**NOTE: All eighth grade students in GA MUST PASS the Reading and the Math portions of the test in order to be promoted. All eighth grade students in GA MUST PASS the Reading and the Math portions of the test in order to be promoted.

11. How can I best get ready for testing week? Every night, you can get a good nights sleep. Every night, you can get a good nights sleep. You should eat a nourishing breakfast each morning of testing. (Even if you NEVER eat breakfast!) You should eat a nourishing breakfast each morning of testing. (Even if you NEVER eat breakfast!) You should wear comfortable clothing….that fits the dress code! You should wear comfortable clothing….that fits the dress code! If you wear glasses or contacts, you should have them with you! If you wear glasses or contacts, you should have them with you! You should BE ON TIME to school during testing week so that you can be relaxed when the testing begins each day. You should BE ON TIME to school during testing week so that you can be relaxed when the testing begins each day.

12. The test has begun…How can I improve my performance? Skip a question and move on if you dont know the answer. You can come back to it later when you may be ready to answer it. Skip a question and move on if you dont know the answer. You can come back to it later when you may be ready to answer it. Check your answers carefully. Be sure the numbers of your answers correspond to the numbers of the questions on the test. Check your answers carefully. Be sure the numbers of your answers correspond to the numbers of the questions on the test. Pay attention to the directions and do the sample questions even though you think you understand what to do. Pay attention to the directions and do the sample questions even though you think you understand what to do.

13. MORE STRATEGIES…….. Pace yourself. Dont rush through the test. Pace yourself. Dont rush through the test. Go back and check your answers if you finish before the time is up. Go back and check your answers if you finish before the time is up. Dont look for letter patterns in your answers! Dont look for letter patterns in your answers! Be sure to erase stray marks on your answer sheet. Be sure to erase stray marks on your answer sheet.

14. Watch out for common test- taking mistakes such as…. Spending too much time on difficult questions. Spending too much time on difficult questions. Filling in the wrong answer space. Filling in the wrong answer space. Misreading a question or the answer choices. Misreading a question or the answer choices. Performing the wrong mathematical operation. Performing the wrong mathematical operation.

15. DO YOUR BEST ON THE TEST!