CRCT Parent Workshop Presentation

What do I need to know to help my child succeed on the CRCT?

What is the purpose of the CRCT?

• Tests the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)

• Student Report; Class Report; School Report; System Report and State Report

• Individual student strengths and weaknesses.

What content areas and grade levels are

tested?

• Grades 3 through 8• Reading, English Language Arts,

Math, Science and Social Studies.

• The CRCT only assesses the content standards outlined in the GPS.

How is the CRCT scored?

800 to 849 Meets

850 to 900 Exceeds0 to 799 Does Not Meet

State Requirements:• Grade 3: Passing score in Reading• Grade 5: Passing score in Reading

and Math

What are the promotion requirements?

• April 13 – 19:Grades 3, 4 and 5

CRCT Test Dates 2011

• Directions are read aloud• Timed test: section 1: 60 minutes;

Section 2 : 60 minutes• A short break in between

CRCT Test Format

What is the best way to prepare for the

test?

• Get used to reading for extended time

• Practice the actual test• Learn test taking skills

Read for 60 minutes

• Read on your Lexile Level• Take ‘Reading Counts’ tests• Discuss with parents• Parents: ask why and how

questions

Practice CRCT TestsGeorgia Online Assessment

System

• www.georgiaoas.org

Links

Practice CRCT testswww.georgiaoas.org

Georgia Performance Standardswww.georgiastandards.org

Georgia State Assessmentshttp://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx

CRCT Content Description (including CRCT Study Guides)http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx?

PageReq=CI_TESTING_CRCT

Links

Understanding Lexile Levels and Search for books in within your child’s Lexile Level

http://www.public.k12.ga.us/lexile.aspxhttp://www.lexile.com

North Fayette Elementarywww.northfayetteleementary.org

Parent Brochures about the GPShttps://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Parents.aspx

Before The Test

• Provide a learning environment at home (study spot, materials, schedule for homework)

• Provide books and model reading at home• Encourage a nutritious lifestyle (healthy diet

and exercise)• Limit TV, electronic game time• Have daily conversations

Before The Test

• Be calm, positive (children pick up your stress)

• Remind them that the test is important and that you believe in them (they can do it!)

• Support good school attendance

Teach Test Taking Tips

• Use the information in the passage to pick your answer ( NOT your life!)

• Read the questions first• Use elimination to choose the best

answer• Check your answers – especially the

ones that were difficult for you

The Days of the Test

• Keep to your routine• Encourage your child to do his/her

best• On the day of the test: get good

night’s sleep, provide a good breakfast, comfortable clothes, and be on time