CRCT Parent Workshop
Presentation
What do I need to know to help
my child succeed on the CRCT?
What is the purpose of the
CRCT?
• Tests the Georgia Performance
Standards (GPS)
• Student Report; Class Report;
School Report; System Report
and State Report
• Individual student strengths
and weaknesses.
What content areas and
grade levels are tested?
• Grades 3 through 8
• Reading, English Language
Arts, Math, Science and
Social Studies.
• The CRCT only assesses the
content standards outlined
in the GPS.
How is the CRCT scored?
0 to 799 Does Not Meet
850 to 900 Exceeds
800 to 849 Meets
What are the promotion
requirements?
State Requirements:
• Grade 3: Passing score in Reading
• Grade 5: Passing score in Reading and
Math
CRCT Test Dates 2011
• April 13 – 19:
Grades 3, 4 and 5
CRCT Test Format
• Directions are read aloud
• Timed test: section 1: 60 minutes;
Section 2 : 60 minutes
• A short break in between
What is the best way to
prepare for the test?
• Get used to reading for
extended time
• Practice the actual test
• Learn test taking skills
Read for 60 minutes
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Read on your Lexile Level
Take ‘Reading Counts’ tests
Discuss with parents
Parents: ask why and how
questions
Practice CRCT Tests
Georgia Online Assessment
System
• www.georgiaoas.org
Links
Practice CRCT tests
www.georgiaoas.org
Georgia Performance Standards
www.georgiastandards.org
Georgia State Assessments
http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx
CRCT Content Description (including CRCT Study Guides)
http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx?PageReq=CI_TESTING
_CRCT
Links
Understanding Lexile Levels and Search for books in within
your child’s Lexile Level
http://www.public.k12.ga.us/lexile.aspx
http://www.lexile.com
North Fayette Elementary
www.northfayetteleementary.org
Parent Brochures about the GPS
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Parents.aspx
Before The Test
• Provide a learning environment at home
(study spot, materials, schedule for
homework)
• Provide books and model reading at home
• Encourage a nutritious lifestyle (healthy diet
and exercise)
• Limit TV, electronic game time
• Have daily conversations
Before The Test
• Be calm, positive (children pick up
your stress)
• Remind them that the test is
important and that you believe in
them (they can do it!)
• Support good school attendance
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Teach Test Taking Tips
Use the information in the passage
to pick your answer ( NOT your life!)
Read the questions first
Use elimination to choose the best
answer
Check your answers – especially the
ones that were difficult for you
The Days of the Test
• Keep to your routine
• Encourage your child to do his/her
best
• On the day of the test: get good
night’s sleep, provide a good
breakfast, comfortable clothes, and
be on time