Parent
Information
about the
OCCT
Oklahoma Core
Curriculum Test
Grades 3-5
Performance Levels for OCCT
• Unsatisfactory- The student does not perform at
least at the Limited Knowledge level.
• Limited Knowledge- The student demonstrates
partial mastery of the essential knowledge and
skills appropriate to the grade level, course, or
level of education, as applicable.
• Proficient- The student demonstrates mastery of
appropriate grade-level subject matter and that
students are ready for the next grade, course, or
level of education, as applicable.
• Advanced- The student demonstrates superior
performance on challenging subject matter.
How can parents help
their children do well?
• Ensure that your child is at school, on
time everyday.
• Encourage your child to take
responsibility for their homework &
classwork.
• Praise your child for work well done!
• Review practice materials with your
child ahead of time.
(Parent, Teacher, Student Guides)
How can parents help their
children on testing day?
• Ensure that your child has had a
good nights rest.
• Make sure your child eats a
healthy breakfast.
• Keep distractions to a minimum.
• Make sure they are at school on
time.
• Let them know that you believe in
their abilities to do their best!
Parent Support Strategies
for
Use at Home With Your Child
Review together what your
child has learned so far this
year in Reading, Math, Social
Studies, and Science. Go over
lesson or chapter tests your
child has brought home.
Show your child how to
refer back to the reading
passage to find the
answers. Children who prove
their answers do better on
tests.
Remind your child to
answer all of the
questions. Teach your
child how to eliminate
the wrong answers. In
most questions, 2
answers are obviously
not correct.
Advise your child to read
all directions TWO
TIMES!
Extra time can be given
to allow students to
finish the test.
Don’t stress out!
Encourage your students
to stop and breathe.
Stress blocks our ability
to think clearly!
Remind your child to put
forth his or her
best effort, to
remain on task, and
to keep
MOTIVATED during
the entire test!
Celebrate Success!
Testing is stressful!
Try to minimize the
stress by
planning a family
game night, or
preparing your child’s
favorite meal!