WELCOME TO THE BIG GAME

One question before we begin: Are YOU Ready?

What is the big game? The MSP

MSP Measurement Student Progress The Is A Test Called . . What is the MSP? Measurement Of Student Progress The MSP Is A Test Called . .

Who has to take the MSP? All students Grades 3-8

We talk about reaching goals, what is a goal? The Dictionary says: A GOAL is the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. BUT . . . What does that mean? A GOAL is simply anything you try to reach, accomplish or get by working hard. Here are some examples of GOALS:

In the following sentence can you point out the GOALS? Show me what a GOAL is! In the following sentence can you point out the GOALS? “I want to earn some money so that I can buy a new bike.” bike money

How many GOALS did you find? “I want to earn some money so that I can buy a new bike.? money bike

Your School Has Goals For Your Class! How about NOW? You see them every day at school, do you know what they are? Do you know where to find them?

YOUR MAP scores tell us if YOU are ready to meet the MSP challenge! What is YOUR GOAL? YOUR individual goal. UNIQUE – A goal that is just yours, unlike anyone else’s goal. How much should YOU grow? Based on YOUR MAP scores. YOUR MAP scores tell us if YOU are ready to meet the MSP challenge!

Graphing our Goals We have seen all the signs and posters, but how do we put that information on a graph?

Scores to Beat and School Goals First, we need a graph Scores to Beat and School Goals

Now, let’s put the numbers in and see what the graph looks like. Parts of the Graph Now, let’s put the numbers in and see what the graph looks like. This area of the graph shows what percent of your classmates passed the Reading test last year This area of the graph shows us how many we want to pass this year. This is the goal for all of 3rd grade, the same number as “Our Goal” on the poster. This area of the graph shows what percent of your classmates passed the Math test last year This area of the graph shows us how many we want to pass this year. This is the goal for all of 3rd grade, the same number as “Our Goal” on the poster.

Scores to Beat and School Goals for 3rd Grade Let’s See the Numbers Scores to Beat and School Goals for 3rd Grade 48% 40% 38% 28%

Who is on your team? Your Teachers Your Parents Your Principal You ! US! Mrs. Coulson & Mr. Oppelt

Activity Time!!! For the next few minutes we are going to be completing an activity. You will be shown a question and your table will be asked to come up with the correct answer or response. You may talk quietly to the people at your table and we will ask each group individually what their response is.

And the correct answer is??? Question #1 Directions: For Question #1, choose the word that correctly completes both sentences. The boy will ____________ his puppy. The freight ____________ carried apples and oranges in boxcars. A. wash B. train C. brush D. walk train train CHOICES TALLY OF RESPONSES wash train brush walk

And the correct answer is??? Question #2 Directions: For Question #2, choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word. The furious crow A. black B. angry C. calm D. loud CHOICES TALLY OF RESPONSES black angry calm loud

And the correct answer is??? Question #3 Directions: For Question #3, choose the correct answer. 13 + 7 + 16 = A. 46 B. 36 C. 55 D. 47 CHOICES TALLY OF RESPONSES 46 36 55 47

For When You Think You Can’t http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm-rTCjEtn8 http://video.theaustralian.com.au/1584394200/Worlds-first-double-backflip-in-wheelchair We really think you can!!!