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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.

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MAPs and FAST Testing Done!

Besides a few students who were absent or need to finish, almost all of 3B has completed the MAPs assessments over reading, language, and math as well as the FAST assessments for the state of Iowa that cover fluency and reading.  It was a busy two weeks of testing, but the students were troopers and tried hard.

Information and scores from these assessments will be shared with parents at conferences in November.

To celebrate having these assessments done, I brought donuts Thursday morning for everyone to enjoy!  Nice job 3B.  I am very proud of you.....and glad those are done (for the most part).

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MAPs testing

As listed on the calendar for the month of October that the school sends out, we are taking our MAPs/MISIC assessments this week.  Today, Monday, the students completed the math portion of the assessments.  Tuesday will be reading, and Wednesday will be language.

These assessments, as you know, are done on the iPads and are not timed. Students have as much time as they need to work through the given problems individually.

MAPs assessments will be given in October, again around January, and again in April or May.  The information from the assessments is used to gather data about the students, set up groups for RTI time, and find students strengths and weaknesses.   It is only one part of the puzzle to best meet the needs of every student.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

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MAPs Spring Testing

Students have set their goals and are ready for the final set of MAPs testing.  Starting tomorrow, students in 3B will complete three assessments thru MAPs, reading, language, and math.  We will be taking the reading part tomorrow morning, math will be Wednesday morning, and language will be Thursday morning.  Parents, please try to schedule appointments around those days as it is hard to make up assessments.

As mentioned above, the students have set individual goals for themselves for each part of the MAPs testing.  I am confident they will reach those goals if they work hard and give it their best!!!

3B students - remember to eat a great breakfast in the mornings and get a good nights sleep! You can do it!

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