Abney Elementary Parent University October 12, 2017

Who takes state assessments All students in grades 3-5 will take state assessments in the spring. They will be assessed in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies Students in grades 1-2 will have end of the year DIBELS assessments.

When is testing? 3rd-4th Grade students 5th Grade students Paper based April 30th-May 4th 5th Grade students Online April 9th-May 4th

Achievement Levels Advanced- Students performing at this level have exceeded college and career readiness expectations, and are well pre- pared for the next level of studies in this content area. Mastery-Students performing at this level have met college and career readiness expectations, and are prepared for the next level of studies in this content area. Basic-Students performing at this level have nearly met college and career readiness expectations, and may need additional support to be fully prepared for the next level of studies in this content area. Approaching Basic-Students performing at this level have partially met college and career readiness expectations, and will need much support to be prepared for the next level of studies in this content area. Unsatisfactory-Students performing at this level have not yet met the college and career readiness expectations, and will need extensive support to be prepared for the next level of studies in this content area.

How does state testing impact schools? Each score is assigned a point value based on the achievement level. Those scores are then weighted. ELA X2 Math X2 Science X1 Social Studies X1 Bonus points This gives us our final School Performance Score (SPS)

Where does Abney stand 2017 74% of students in all grades scored basic or above in ELA. 64% of students in all grades scored basic or above in Math. 64% of students in all grades scored basic or above in Science. 40% of students in all grades scored basic or above in Social Studies.

Lets compare Abney Elementary State of Louisiana 74% Basic or above ELA. 64% Basic or above Math. 64% Basic or above in Science. 40% Basic or above in Social Studies. 69% Basic or above ELA 70% Basic or above Math 67% Basic or above Science 51% Basic or above Social Studies

How can you help your student be successful To find out the learning expectations for your child’s grade level in each subject, take a look at Louisiana’s content standards at http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/academic-standards, which gives descriptions of the skills and knowledge your child is expected to gain every year. You can also see samples of science and social studies test questions and student work by visiting the Department’s website here: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/released-and-sample-test-items Sample ELA and math test questions and student work can be found here: https://prc.parcconline.org/assessments/parcc-released-items The Department released practice tests for ELA, math, and social studies in grades 3-8 on its website: http://www. louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/practice-tests.

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