Testing Schedule - 5th Grade April 23rd English Language Arts (Section 1- Writing) April 24th English Language Arts (Sections 2 & 3) April 25th Mathematics (Sections 1 & 2) April 26th Science April 27th Social Studies

English Language Arts Grades 3, 4 & 5 Day 1 (Section 1) Reading and Evidenced Based Writing Testing Time : 70 - 90 minutes Test is a minimum 70 minutes and a maximum of 90 minutes (Teacher can’t end test until at least 70 minutes have passed) Day 2 (Section 2 & 3) Testing Time Section 2 : 60 - 75 minutes Break:10 Minutes Testing Time Section 3 : 60-75 minutes Test is a minimum 60 minutes and a maximum of 75 minutes (Teacher can’t end test for each section until at least 60 minutes have passed)

Mathematics Grades 3, 4 & 5 Day 3 (Section 1 & 2) Testing Time Section 1 : 60-85 minutes Break : 10 Minutes Testing Time Section 2 : 60-85 minutes Test is a minimum 60 minutes and a maximum of 85 minutes (Teacher can’t end test until at least 60 minutes have passed)

Science Grade 5 Day 4 (Sections 1 & 2) Testing Time Section 1 : 45-70 minutes Break : 10 minutes Testing Time Section 2 : 45-70 minutes Test is a minimum 45 minutes and a maximum of 70 minutes (Teacher can’t end test until at least 70 minutes have passed)

Social Studies Grade 5 Day 5 Testing Time Section 1 : 45 - 70 minutes Break : 10 minutes Testing Time Section 2 : 45-70 minutes Test is a minimum 45 minutes and a maximum of 70 minutes (Teacher can’t end test until at least 70 minutes have passed)

Our School Improvement Plan called for a heavy focus on ELA, specifically writing, due to previous assessment results

Students are expected to follow R.A.C.E. Restate the prompt Answer the question Cite the evidence Explain/extend the answer

Extended responses (essays) should: Include a proper introduction Utilize appropriate grade-level vocabulary and transitions Include a proper conclusion Be well-organized

Sample of a paired passage requiring text-based responses Good bugs vs Sample of a paired passage requiring text-based responses Good bugs vs. bad bugs

Parents, you are just as important as our students Parents, you are just as important as our students! Please help them to be prepared by ensuring that: You stress the importance of students making their best effort on the test Students arrive to school on time Students’ laptops are fully charged each night Students bring their laptops each day Students get the proper amount of rest needed the night before Students eat breakfast or have a plan for breakfast Students bring snacks to energize them* (*may vary by teacher; please speak with your child’s teacher individually) Also remember, the assessments are timed! Students must be able to pace themselves and manage their own time.

Helpful resources Practice Assessments GA Department of Education http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx GA Standards of Excellence https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/default.aspx FVE Teachers’ Websites Practice Assessments https://achievethecore.org/content/upload/Bubblology_5MA.pdf https://achievethecore.org/page/1034/multiplication-and-division-of-fractions-mini-assessment