Just a reminder that we will be starting NWEA testing this week for Math and Reading. Both 2nd and 3rd grade will be taking the MAP Growth: Math Grades 2-5 test and the MAP Growth: Reading Grades 2-5 test. These tests do NOT read them the directions or questions, and I cannot read it to them or reword any question. Please remind your student to read all of the directions, the entire question/problem/passage, and all answer choices before selecting an answer. The students have as much time as needed to complete the tests and I will break the test into 45 minute sessions to help ensure that they do not get fatigued. Students are able to use a whiteboard to complete the Math test and are ENCOURAGED to use the strategies that we have been using in class.
Parents please encourage your student to:
- Try their best and use their strategies.
- Make sure their answers make sense.
- Eat a healthy breakfast.
- Get plenty of sleep (8-10 hours per night)
- Relax – they are smart cookies!