crct parent power point
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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!