Lots of Testing Going on at Crestwood

Last week the students completed their first FAST test.  This is a test that is given to all students in the state of Iowa to measure their individual fluency and reading comprehension/skills.  The fluency assessment is given to the students by myself, the teacher, one on one, and the other part, titled AReading, is done individually on the iPads.  These scores are then used to determine which students need interventions in the area of literacy.  Scores from these assessments will be shared with parents at conferences in November.  Students will retake the same FAST assessments mid year and at the end of the year.

This week we will be taking the MAPs testing.  Hopefully everyone is familiar with these assessments as the students have done them since 1st grade.  We will be taking Reading on Tuesday, Language on Wednesday, and Math on Thursday.  These assessments are not timed, students work at their own pace, and scores are analyzed by teachers upon completion.

The students will also be taking their first math assessment on Friday for unit 1.  It is a review unit that the 3rd grade teachers have revised to match the Iowa Core.  This assessment will cover recognizing time, counting money, making change, recognizing patterns in numbers and basic beginning skills.  I have worked with a few students on advanced skills, such as elapsed time, so a those students may have this on their assessment as well.

So it is a busy week for 3B.  I know they are going to knock my socks off with their great effort.  Parents at home, remember to make sure your child gets a good nights rest and eats a great breakfast every morning to help them be successful at school not only on assessments but daily activities.