1. CRCT Parent Workshop Presentation What do I need to know to help my child succeed on the CRCT?

2. 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.

3. What content areas and grade levels are tested? Grades 3 through 8 Reading, English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. The CRCT only assesses the content standards outlined in the CCGPS.

4. How is the CRCT scored? 800 to 849 Meets 850 to 900 Exceeds0 to 799 Does Not Meet

5. State Requirements: Grade 3: Passing score in Reading Grade 5: Passing score in Reading and Math What are the promotion requirements?

6. April 22-May 1:Grades 3, 4 and 5 CRCT Test Dates 2014

7. Directions are read aloud Timed test: section 1: 60 minutes; Section 2 : 60 minutes A short break in between CRCT Test Format

8. What is the best way to prepare for the test? Get used to reading for extended time Practice the actual test Learn test taking skills

9. Read for 60 minutes Read on your Lexile Level Take ‘Reading Counts’ tests Discuss with parents Parents: ask why and how questions

12. Practice CRCT Tests Georgia Online Assessment System www.georgiaoas.org

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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