2. Testing Schedule - 5th Grade
April 23rd English Language Arts (Section 1- Writing)
April 24th English Language Arts (Sections 2 & 3)
April 25th Mathematics (Sections 1 & 2)
April 26th Science
April 27th Social Studies

3. English Language Arts Grades 3, 4 & 5
Day 1 (Section 1)
Reading and Evidenced Based Writing
Testing Time : minutes
Test is a minimum 70 minutes and a maximum of 90 minutes (Teacher can’t end test until at least 70 minutes have passed)
Day 2 (Section 2 & 3)
Testing Time Section 2 : minutes
Break:10 Minutes
Testing Time Section 3 : minutes
Test is a minimum 60 minutes and a maximum of 75 minutes (Teacher can’t end test for each section until at least 60 minutes have passed)

4. Mathematics Grades 3, 4 & 5 Day 3 (Section 1 & 2)
Testing Time Section 1 : minutes
Break : 10 Minutes
Testing Time Section 2 : minutes
Test is a minimum 60 minutes and a maximum of 85 minutes (Teacher can’t end test until at least 60 minutes have passed)

5. Science Grade 5 Day 4 (Sections 1 & 2)
Testing Time Section 1 : minutes
Break : 10 minutes
Testing Time Section 2 : minutes
Test is a minimum 45 minutes and a maximum of 70 minutes (Teacher can’t end test until at least 70 minutes have passed)

6. Social Studies Grade 5 Day 5 Testing Time Section 1 : 45 - 70 minutes
Break : 10 minutes
Testing Time Section 2 : minutes
Test is a minimum 45 minutes and a maximum of 70 minutes (Teacher can’t end test until at least 70 minutes have passed)

12. Our School Improvement Plan called for a heavy focus on ELA, specifically writing, due to previous assessment results

13. Students are expected to follow R.A.C.E.
Restate the prompt
Answer the question
Cite the evidence
Explain/extend the answer

14. Extended responses (essays) should:
Include a proper introduction
Utilize appropriate grade-level vocabulary and transitions
Include a proper conclusion
Be well-organized

15. Sample of a paired passage requiring text-based responses Good bugs vs
Sample of a paired passage requiring text-based responses Good bugs vs. bad bugs

24. Parents, you are just as important as our students
Parents, you are just as important as our students! Please help them to be prepared by ensuring that:
You stress the importance of students making their best effort on the test
Students arrive to school on time
Students’ laptops are fully charged each night
Students bring their laptops each day
Students get the proper amount of rest needed the night before
Students eat breakfast or have a plan for breakfast
Students bring snacks to energize them* (*may vary by teacher; please speak with your child’s teacher individually)
Also remember, the assessments are timed! Students must be able to pace themselves and manage their own time.

25. Helpful resources Practice Assessments GA Department of Education
GA Standards of Excellence
FVE Teachers’ Websites
Practice Assessments