1. Unlocking The ARMT+ By Mrs. Dawne Gibson

2. Each spring all students grades 3-8 take the ARMT+ ( Alabama Reading and Math Plus Test) to see whether or not they have learned their grade level skills.

3. What is the ARMT+? It is a test that measures a child’s ability in Reading and Math. It is given to 3rd-8th grade students in Alabama. It is based on Alabama’s academic content standards.

4. There are four levels of achievement for the ARMT+  Level I = A Student doesn’t meet minimum academic content standards  Level II = A Student partially meets minimum standards  Level III = A Student meets minimum standards ( grade-level performance)  Level IV = A Student exceeds minimum standards

5. Scores of III or IV in Reading and Math indicate a student is performing on grade level or is exceeding the minimum standards for their grade level.

6. What can a parent do to help?  Ensure your child is getting the proper amount of sleep each night  Ensure a nutritious breakfast is eaten daily  Ensure your child is attending school regularly  Ensure homework is completed nightly

7. If you have further questions concerning these tests or your child’s test results, please contact me at 342-2644 extension 3.

8. For more information on our school’s test results go to http://www.alsde.edu/ and visit the accountability reporting section. You then choose which test results you would like to view. http://www.alsde.edu/

9. Watch the school website for updates on testing dates and ways to improve your child’s test scores. http://www.tcss.net/Domain/19

10. Other websites to check out:  http://www.tcss.net/ go under the curriculum section, then under the Guidance and Testing Section, then under documents and information http://www.tcss.net/  http://www.tarrant.k12.al.us/TES/ARMT. htm http://www.tarrant.k12.al.us/TES/ARMT. htm  http://www.frost.spps.org/Learning_Links 3.html http://www.frost.spps.org/Learning_Links 3.html