On January 25th, the first graders will take the second portion of the NWEA Test. All students finished the math portion a week ago and will work on the reading portion starting tomorrow. The children will have two forty minute sessions to complete all 56 questions. I would encourage them to take their time, listen carefully and read through all the answer selections. Many kids rush through the test and it shows in their scores. Please discuss with them the importance of listening, thinking and time.
Reading groups will start up again this week after I finish my last six kids DRA testing. All the students are progressing nicely and making gains at becoming independent readers and thinkers.
Please continue to have your child read nightly. When you read you will succeed!!