Understanding [Insert State Name] State Assessments and Supporting Your Child
Discover what families need to know about [Insert State Name] State Assessments, including the impact of new tests on your child, ways to support them, interpreting results, and additional resources for parents. Find out what your child is expected to learn this year and what will be tested, with a focus on critical-thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
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[Insert State Name] State Assessments: What do families need to know? [INSERT DATE]
Overview of Discussion 1. What the new state tests mean for your child 2. What your child can expect 3. Ways to support your child 4. How to interpret test results 5. Additional resources for parents 1
How Do I Know What My Child is Expected to Learn This Year? The PTA developed grade-specific Guides to Student Success so you know the skills your child should master and what he or she is expected to know every year: www.PTA.org/ParentsGuide 2
What the New State Tests Mean for Your Child
New Statewide Tests [Insert State Name] adopted higher, more focused standards {Insert State Standards Name] better prepare students for college, technical schools, and careers. Our education system was falling short in developing the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills needed to compete with students from anywhere in the world. New standards require new state tests that better measure these skills and allow students to show what they know and what they can do. 4
What Will My Child be Tested on This Year?
Whats Different About the Tests? The new tests go beyond the bubble test. Students show their work through: Extended writing and multi-step questions which require students to apply the skills they have learned. They measure: Problem-solving Writing Critical thinking Reading Comprehension 6
What Are Students Tested on in English? Can students read closely to comprehend a range of complex literary and informational texts? Can students write effectively for a range of purposes and audiences? Can students listeneffectively for a range of purposes? Can students use research skills to investigate topics, analyze, and present information? 7
EXAMPLE: 5th Grade ELA Test State Assessment Sample Question: You have read two texts about famous people in American history who solved a problem by working to make a change. Write an article for your school newspaper describing how Eliza and Carver faced challenges to change something in America. In your article, be sure to describe in detail why some solutions they tried worked and others did not work. Tell how the challenges each one faced were the same and how they were different. . PARCC Test Sample Question 7
What Are Students Tested on in Math? Can students explain and apply math concepts and perform math procedures? Can students solve problems using their knowledge of concepts and problem solving strategies? Can students analyze real-world scenarios and create models to solve problems? Can students build practical arguments to support their own reasoning? 9
EXAMPLE: 5th Grade Math Test State Assessment Sample Question: Mr. Edmunds shared 12 pencils among his four sons as follows: Alan received 1/3 of the pencils Bill received 1/4 of the pencils Carl received more than 1 pencil David received more pencils than Carl PART A: On the number line, represent the fraction of the total number of pencils that was given to both Alan and Bill combined. Use the buttons on the right to increase or decrease the number of equal sections on the number line. PART B: What fraction of the total number of pencils did Carl and David each receive? Justify your answer. . PARCC Test Sample Question 10
How To Interpret Test Results
New Tests New Baselines These upgraded tests are harder. With a greater emphasis on deeper learning, we have raised the bar for our students, parents, and teachers. This new bar cannot be compared to the old one. The scores are not higher or lower, just different. 12
How Will Scores be Used? Test results will help schools to: Make instructional decisions. Determine individual needs of students: Extra support? More challenging work? Recommendations for future classes? Scores do not impact GPA, class ranking, or college acceptance. 13
Resources for More Information 14
PTAs Custom Assessment Guides The PTA developed state-specific assessment guides with helpful information: www.PTA.org/AssessmentGuides 15
Where Can I Find More Info? Great Web Sites Trusted PTA Partners www.BeALearningHero.org www.GreatKids.org www.BeALearningHero.org www.GreatKids.org https://education-first.com/tests/measuring-what-matters-most/ www.BeALearningHero.org https://education-first.com/tests/measuring-what-matters-most/ https://education-first.com/tests/measuring-what-matters-most/ https://education-first.com/tests/measuring-what-matters-most/ [Name of State Department of Education] [Insert State DOE website] [Insert State PTA Name] : [Insert State PTA Website] www.PTA.org/Assessments 16
[Insert State Name] State Assessments: Questions?
