1. CRCT Information 2012-2013

2. AGENDA Who, What, Why? How is it administered? How is it scored? What are we doing to get ready?

3. Who’s tested? This year, all students in grades 3-8 will be tested using the CRCT (Criterion Referenced Competency Test) What’s tested? Students will be tested on all subject areas; reading, math, language arts, science, and social studies Why? To make sure that students are learning the necessary curriculum at each grade level. The information is also used to assess schools.

4. 3 rd Grade CRCT 5 days; reading, math, language arts, science, social studies Teacher reads scripted directions, and NOTHING else! Students can write in the test booklet, but must place answers on a scantron Students must pass the reading portion of the test with a minimum score of 800 to go on to 4 th grade

7. Sample Question #1: Mario sells 8 pencils each day from his supply of 75 pencils. When will he run out of pencils? A. in 8 days B. in 10 days C. in 67 days D. in 83 days

8. Mario sells 8 pencils each day from his supply of 75 pencils. When will he run out of pencils? A. in 8 days B. in 10 days C. in 67 days D. in 83 days

9. Sample Question #2: For a living thing to become a fossil, the living thing must A. have a skeleton. B. have a hard outer shell. C. die by drowning in water. D. be dead for a very long time.

10. For a living thing to become a fossil, the living thing must A. have a skeleton. B. have a hard outer shell. C. die by drowning in water. D. be dead for a very long time.

11. How’s the Test Administered? Students will focus on one subject a day beginning with reading Administered from 8am-10:30am beginning April 16 It is given in 2 sessions with a short break between the sessions Teacher reads the directions and a sample question, then the students complete that section

12. How’s the Test Scored? The scantron is scored by a machine Results are due back at the beginning of May Students who get… < 800 Does not meet standards 800-849 Meets standards >850 Exceeds the standards You will receive a detailed report that explains your child’s scores and it will have a break down of how they did on specific skills

13. What Are WE Doing to Get Ready?  TEACHING! Just about every moment is spent on teaching and learning  We administer benchmark tests every 9 weeks  Using scantrons throughout the year  Power Hour for all 3 rd grade students  Teaching/ practicing testing strategies: What do good test- takers do?

14. What Can YOU do to Get Ready?  Online Assessment System (OAS) Please encourage your child to use this.  Username – GTID (Can be found on the Parent Portal)  Password – student  Resources (School Box or Books A Million)  Spectrum  Coach books  Reading at Home  Ask comprehension questions  Language Arts at Home  Encourage writing stories or letters to friends and family members. Then revise/edit together.  Math at Home  Constantly Practice Basic facts

15. Testing Dates Tuesday, April 16 Reading Wednesday, April 17 Language Arts Thursday, April 18 Math Friday, April 19 Science Monday, April 22 Social Studies

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