PIZZA and PSSA
What is PSSA?
• A standardized state test that shows student growth in
grades 3-8
• Given in April
• Math - Numbers and operations, measurement,
geometry, algebraic concepts, and data analysis and
probability
• Reading Tested- Reading comprehension skills,
interpreting and analysis of fiction and nonfiction texts
• Science Tested in Grade 4- Nature of Science, Biological
Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science
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How Is It Scored?
Advanced
The Advanced Level reflects superior academic performance and excellent work ethic. Advanced
work indicates an in-depth understanding and exemplary display of the skills included in the
Pennsylvania Academic Content Standards.
Proficient
The Proficient Level reflects satisfactory academic performance. Proficient work indicates a solid
understanding and adequate display of the skills included in the Pennsylvania Academic Content
Standards.
Basic
The Basic Level reflects marginal academic performance. Basic work indicates a partial
understanding and limited display of the skills included in the Pennsylvania Academic Content
Standards. This work is approaching satisfactory performance, but has not been reached. There is
a need for additional instructional opportunities and/or increased student academic commitment to
achieve the Proficient Level.
Below Basic
The Below Basic Level reflects inadequate academic performance. Below Basic work indicates
little understanding and minimal display of the skills included in the Pennsylvania Academic
Content Standards. There is a major need for additional instructional opportunities and/or
increased student academic commitment to achieve the Proficient Level.
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What Are the Teacher’s Doing?
Online programs
Hands-on learning
Review sheets
Word of the Day
Intervention groups
Higher level questioning
Journal Writing
What Should My Child Be
Doing?
• Reading EVERY night and reviewing their
skills and strategies in their notebook
• Homework
• Studying online using Triumph, Study
Island, Connected
• Practicing math facts EVERY night
How Can I Help?
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Read with/to them and review their notebook
Ensure they are practicing their math facts
Get them online to study, helping them if needed
Check with your child’s teacher to see if there is
anything specific your child needs help in
• Use our school’s website to become more
familiar with the Common Core and to stay upto-date with our activities
Parent Resources
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Common Core
Maple Manor
Your child’s teacher
Your child
Teacher Websites – located on their
webpage for additional review
Where To Next?
• Please return to your child’s classroom
• Your child’s teacher will be passing out a
contract that they have already completed
• Discuss with your child the responsibilities they
have and you have in preparing for the PSSA
and record them on the contract
• Everyone will sign the contract and return it to
the teacher
Our PSSA Contract
This document provides the responsibilities we each promise
to take to help _________________________ be
successful on the 2015 PSSA. Our responsibilities are listed
below.
Teacher
Student
Parent
1. Provide small group
interventions
2. Give ample practice time on
Study Island, Triumph Learning,
and Accelerated Math
3. Provide hands-on learning
opportunities
4. Provide at home practice
We hereby swear to fully participate and work together
towards success for ________________.
Signed,
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