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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Good morning. \u00a0I want to take a moment to talk about testing. \u00a0First off, there are two types of tests. \u00a0The first type is formative,\u00a0which is a quick quiz given to determine where students are in terms of their learning at that point in a unit. \u00a0You may hear the term “mini-quiz,” which is used to describe this type of assessment. \u00a0Mini-quizzes may or may not be graded, depending on where we are in the unit. \u00a0The other type is summative,\u00a0which can be a standardized test (M-Step), district common assessment, or end-of-unit test. \u00a0These are tests used to measure a student’s learning over the course of a whole chapter, unit, marking period, school year, etc.<\/p>\n
This week, we have several tests scheduled. \u00a0The math M-Step, which is the state standardized test, is scheduled for Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning, and the social studies M-Step is scheduled for Thursday morning. \u00a0The district social studies common assessment is also this week. \u00a0These are both summative assessments. \u00a0The final test this week is math, and it is also a summative assessment.<\/p>\n
Whew! \u00a0That’s a lot of tests! \u00a0And we all feel it. \u00a0So in order to help ease up on the students, Ms. Awosika and I came up with a plan. \u00a0For the M-Step, we are using class time to review 5th grade math concepts. \u00a0For the social studies common assessment, we are utilizing as much time as possible this week to help students feel ready. \u00a0We will also provide a study guide and\/or study activity for students to use in preparation for the test. \u00a0For the math test, students were provided with a study guide last week, so they could begin studying then. Also, we have broken the test up into 4 parts. \u00a0On Monday, they will take 2 parts, then one part on Tuesday and the last part on Wednesday. \u00a0By breaking the unit down\u00a0this way, we are hoping to alleviate some of the stress on the students because they only have to study one concept at a time.<\/p>\n
In the weeks coming up, we will have the district writing test, the NWEA test for math, language arts and science, the DRA (reading test), and two more social studies common assessments. \u00a0We will also have one more science project, and at least two more math unit tests. \u00a0It is that time of year, unfortunately! \u00a0But the good news is, the end is in sight and our 5th graders will be headed to MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!! \u00a0But, not before we have the fifth grade kickball game, the talent show, Washington DC, field day, fifth grade promotion, fifth grade party and possibly another surprise from Ms. Srour!<\/p>\n
So hold on tight, fifth graders and parents of fifth graders, because this roller coaster isn’t slowing down! \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
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