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2. What is the purpose of the CRCT? The CRCT is designed to measure how well students acquire the skills and knowledge described in the state. Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS) in reading, English/language arts, and mathematics and the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) in science and social studies.

3. Purpose of CRCT (cont’d) The assessments yield information on academic achievement at the student, class, school, system, and state levels. This information is used to diagnose individual student strengths and weaknesses as related to the instruction of the state adopted curriculum, and to gauge the quality of education throughout Georgia.

4. How does the CRCT differ from a norm-referenced test (NRT)? The CRCT, is specifically intended to test Georgia's performance/content standards outlined in the CCGPS/GPS. Norm-referenced tests (NRT), such as the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), measure instructional standards commonly taught throughout the entire United States of America.

5. Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) What is Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)? AYP is one of the cornerstones of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It is a measure of year-to-year student achievement on statewide assessments.

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7. Daniel Alternative CRCT Prep Crct morning work given throughout the week Before school tutoring After school tutoring Provide extra practice work if needed

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