crct parent power point

Shiloh Middle School March 26, 2014

Toi Beavers – 6th Grade

Dana Booker –7th Grade

Frances McConnell – 8th Grade

Will Mayo– Counseling Substitute for 7th

Grade

Is designed to measure how well students acquire the skills and knowledge described in the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS).

The GPS content areas are phased in

according to a set schedule.

For more information on the GPS and the

phase-in schedule, visit

www.georgiastandards.org

The CRCT will always align to the

required state curriculum.

Under the NCLB legislation, Georgia selected the CRCT as the assessment tool for determining Adequate Yearly Progress for elementary and middle schools.

February 9th - Press Release on Georgia Dept. of Education website details the new plans regarding NCLB waiver for GA. http://www.gadoe.org

Shiloh Middle School has made Adequate Yearly Progress for the past 5 years!

Thursday, May 1st Reading

Friday, May 2nd Language Arts

Monday, May 5th Math

Tuesday May 6th Science

Wednesday May 7th Social Studies

Testing BEGINS at 9:20AM - immediately after

morning announcements.

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

SCALE SCORE:

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Exceeds Expectations

(3)

850 >

Fantastic

Meets Expectations

(2)

800 -849

Good Job

Does Not Meet Expectations

(1)

< 800

Needs Improvement

8th graders MUST score 800> in Reading AND Math

8th graders MUST also earn a 70%> in 4 out of 5 subjects EACH semester; two of which must be Math and Language Arts.

CRCT scores may be used for placement in intervention or enrichment classes.

Promotion requirements for students with IEP or ESOL services may vary.

7th graders MUST score 800> on ALL sections of the CRCT:

Reading

Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

CRCT is not a promotion requirement for

6th graders. It is great practice prior to

entering 7th and 8th grade!

CRCT scores are also used for placement

in intervention or enrichment classes.

6th graders MUST earn a 70%> in 4 out

of 5 subjects EACH semester; two of

which must be Math and Language Arts.

Make sure your child is present EACH day during CRCT testing.

Make sure your child arrives at school on time.

Make sure your child is well rested and eats a healthy breakfast.

Try to limit distractions at home during the week of CRCT Testing.

Put the dates for CRCT on your family calendar and post it in a common place in your home as a reminder.

Encourage your children and boost their confidence regarding the test.

Most students who attend school regularly and are conscientious about their school work do well on the CRCT.

Wear comfortable clothes

Bring your glasses (if you wear them)

Relax – Don’t Stress

Think Positive!

LISTEN to all oral directions

READ all written directions

Erase stray marks

Go to http://www.studyisland.com/ EVERY student can log onto this site and

practice anywhere they have internet access.

All subjects are available on this site. Username – student id#shiloh Ex: 200401876shiloh Password – shiloh

The CRCT will surely be a

success!