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 What
do I need to know to
help my child(ren) succeed on
the CRCT?
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CRCT (Criterion-based Competency Tests):
These tests were created by the state of
Georgia. They are based on the state’s GPS
(Georgia Performance Standards) and are
used to measure how well your child has
learned the material covered in the GPS.
This information is used to diagnose
individual student strengths and
weaknesses.
Used in three types of accountability:
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1) Federal funding/Title 1/No Child Left Behind
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2) School Performance Standards
 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
 School Report Cards
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3) Promotion and Retention
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Third grade is a benchmark year for students
taking the CRCT. Students in third grade
MUST pass the Reading section of the CRCT.
CRCT reports student achievement in terms
of performance levels:
 Exceeds The Standard (850-950)
 Meets The Standard (800-849)
 Does Not Meet The Standard (650-799)
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3rd grade students MUST earn a score of 800
on the Reading portion of the CRCT.
Tuesday, April 19 – Reading
 Wednesday, April 20 –
English/Language Arts
 Thursday, April 21 – Mathematics
 Tuesday, April 26 – Science
 Wednesday, April 27 – Social Studies
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There are two tests daily in one subject area.
Each test lasts a minimum of 45 minutes but
students can have up to 70 minutes if needed.
There is a break of approximately 10 minutes
between tests.
Testing begins each morning by 9:00.
If a student is absent during testing he/she must
make up the missed section before the end of
the testing window.
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All sections of the CRCT are in multiple
choice format with 4 possible answers.
All sections are read independently by the
students.
Students may underline, circle, etc. in the
book, but answers MUST go in the proper
place on the ANSWER document.
Once a student has begun a section, he/she
must complete it during that testing session.
Content Area
Reading
Number of Questions
50
English/Language Arts
60
Math
70
Science
70
Social Studies
70
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The CRCT Content Descriptions are basically
a summary of what will be on the test.
The GPS in each subject area are grouped into
content domains.
Each domain is comprised of standards with
similar content characteristics.
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Reading:
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 Grammar and Sentence
Construction
 Research and Writing
Process
 Literary Comprehension
 Reading for Information
 Reading Skills and
Vocabulary Acquisition
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Mathematics:
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Number and Operations
Measurement
Geometry
Algebra
Data Analysis and
Probability
English/Language Arts:
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Science:
 Earth Science
 Life Science
 Physical Science
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Social Studies:
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History
Geography
Government/Civics
Economics
Math
ELA
Reading
Sub.
Area
Percentage
Number of
Questions
Literary Comprehension
60%
24
Reading for Information
20%
8
Reading Skills & Vocabulary Acquisition
20%
8
Grammar and Sentence Construction
60%
30
Research and Writing Process
40%
20
Number and Operations
50%
30
Measurement
18%
11
Geometry
12%
7
Algebra
10%
6
Data Analysis and Probability
10%
6
Domain
Social Studies
Science
Sub.
Area
Domain
Percentage
Number of
Questions
Earth Science
34%
20
Life Science
33%
20
Physical Science
33%
20
History
30%
18
Geography
20%
12
Civic/Government
30%
18
Economics
20%
12
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Study the and review the content descriptions for each subject
area with your child.
Talk daily with your child about the work he/she is completing in
the classroom and the work assigned for homework/study. Make
sure homework is completed correctly.
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Make sure your child is reading independently every day.
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Read with your child and discuss what you have read.
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Make sure your child is practicing addition/subtraction and
multiplication/division facts daily.
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Make sure your child is practicing sight words daily.
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Set goals for improvement with your child.
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Ensure students get a good night’s sleep. 9
hours a night is recommended.
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Eat breakfast every morning (home or
school).
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Arrive at school on time. Please do not
schedule morning doctor appointments
during testing time. If your child is truly sick,
do not send them to school. There will be
makeup days available.
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Wear comfortable clothing.
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Encourage your child to do their best on the
test and to use their time wisely.
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Stay calm and positive (children pick up on
our stress). Let your child know you are
proud
Ensure students have everything they need
(eyeglasses, medication.)
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Handouts:
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PowerPoint Presentation
CRCT Content Descriptions for each subject area
Grade 3 CRCT Study Guide for each subject area
Testing Tips Packet
Test Ready Books (Reading and Math)
Online:
 Georgia Performance Standards www.georgiastandards.org
 Georgia Online Assessment System (Georgia OAS)
www.georgiaoas.org
 E-Harcourt School www.eharcourtschool.com
 I-Learn Math http://www.ilearn.com/1011/
 ThinkFast Math http://www.ilearn.com/tf1011/
 www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp
1. If your child is nervous about the exam, you
should:
A. Tell your child to give up.
B. Tell your child that he/she will probably fail.
C. Tell your child that it’s normal to feel nervous.
D. Don’t say anything at all.
2. The night before the test, you should:
A. Let your child stay up late and watch movie.
B. Make sure your child gets a good night’s
sleep.
C. Worry that your child’s going to fail.
D. Feed him/her cola and chips.
3. The morning of the exam, you should make
sure your child
A. Has his/her baby blanket for comfort.
B. Sleeps in late to get extra rest.
C. Gets to school on time.
D. Has a good nutritious breakfast.
E. C & D
4. On the day of the test, make sure your child:
A. Wears his/her fanciest outfit to look nice.
B. Leaves his/her glasses at home.
C. Brings some toys to play with if he/she gets
bored.
D. Wears comfortable clothes.
5. The day of the test, you should say to your
child:
A. “Do your best!”
B. “You better get them all right or I’ll take
away your Game boy.”
C. “It’s not important so don’t worry about it.”
D. “I love you! Have a great day!”
E. A & D
All of you are parents
But you’re also teachers, too
And if you want to help your child
I’ll tell you what to do.
Read all the street signs that you pass
And the house numbers by the door
And all the license plates on cars
And there is so much more.
Whenever you’re in the kitchen
Let your child be your helping hands
And show them all the labels
And let them read the brands.
There are many words on buildings
And trucks and cars you meet
There are billboards standing tall
And shops on every street.
Say beginning and ending sounds
And find some things that rhyme
And they will quickly learn to read
In a short amount of time.
Then when at last you do return
And you sit down together
Please take this opportunity
to read A book about whatever.
Let your child help you measure
The butter, eggs, and flour
And let them help you set the timer
For thirty minutes or an hour.
Being a parents is very special
As a teacher you are special, too
Just take the time to make learning fun
And your child will love what you do.
Then, when you have to leave the house
In your car or for a walk
Don’t forget this is another time
To teach and learn and talk.