Next week begins our winter MAPS testing window. The purpose of MAPS testing in
the winter is to gauge student progress through the first half of the year and
get some fresh data to help us target areas of needs and strengths for the
second half of the year. In the coming week, students will set goals for each of
the three tests. Their goals will be set based on their fall score and the
target score that is set for the spring test.
Parents, you can help us at
home. Talk with your child about the importance of these tests. The scores are
used to inform our instruction. In addition, scores for 5th grade students are
used by the intermediate schools to make decisions about classes for next year.
The goal is for students to understand the importance of the tests without
making them overly nervous. I remind students that we see great things out of
them everyday. When taking the tests, use your strategies and complete the tasks
as you normally would and everything will be fine. If you have any questions
about MAPS testing, please contact me for further
information.
Schedule:
MAPS Math: Friday, January 25th @ 12:45
MAPS
Reading: Monday, February 4th @ 12:45
MAPS Language Arts: Tuesday, February
12th @ 8:45
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