Testing

     This Thursday (28th), students will be taking the math portion of the MAPS test.  Students tested on the reading portion last Wednesday.  This is the first year that 3rd and 4th graders across the district have taken the MAPS test.  MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress. These are tests that let teachers know what skills and concepts in reading, mathematics, and language students know and what they need to learn.  The test is taken on the computer.  The difficulty of the test will adjust based on how students answer the questions. It will build a test for each individual! 
       In addition to the MAPS math test, students have several other tests coming up.  Students will have a test in Social Studies this week over their maps unit.  There will be a spelling test on Friday.  The Topic 4 math test will be next Monday (Nov. 1st) and the Cumulative test over Topics 1-4 will be next Tuesday (Nov. 2nd).  The following week they will be starting a paragraph assessment.  As with any testing, students should make sure to:

  -Get a good night’s sleep

  -Eat a healthy breakfast

  -Be sure to follow the directions and read the test items carefully

  -Use good test-taking strategies

  -Do your best