The document provides information about the CRCT standardized test administered in Georgia for grades 1-5. It outlines the subject areas and grade levels tested, testing dates, scoring criteria, test preparation resources available online, and tips for students and parents to help prepare for the exams.

2. CRCT Requirements : The state of Georgia requires that all students in grades 1 – 5 take the CRCT in the following areas: Reading, Language Arts and Math.

3. Subject Areas to be Tested by Each Grade Level N/A N/A Social Studies N/A N/A Science Math Language Arts Reading 5th Grade 4th Grade 3rd Grade 2nd Grade 1st Grade

4. CRCT Testing Dates Grades 1 – 2 April 16, 17, and 20, 2009 Grades 3 – 5 April 16-17 and 20-22, 2009

5. How is the CRCT scored in Reading ? Reading (GPS) Grades 1 – 5 *Below 800 - Level 1 (Does Not Meet) *800 – 849 - Level 2 (Meets) *850 or Above - Level 3 (Exceeds)

6. How is the CRCT scored in Math ? Mathematics (GPS) Grades 1 – 5 *Below 800 - Level 1 (Does Not Meet) * 800 – 849 - Level 2 (Meets) *850 or Above - Level 3 (Exceeds)

7. What can you do to help your child? *Website *Test Taking Tips

8. Did you Know … There is a website that your child can log on to practice for the CRCT. He/she can practice at home or at the local public library. www.georgiaoas.org Logon: GTDI number Password: student

9. Test Taking Tips for Elementary Students: *Relax. Just do the best you can. *Your first choice is usually correct. Don’t change an answer unless you have a good reason to do so. *Read the question and all answer choices carefully before choosing an answer. *Rule out answers that don’t make sense. *Be aware of key words such as “all”, “now”, “always”, “never”, “only”, and “exactly”.

10. Test Taking Tips Continued: *Watch for negative words like “not”, “no”, and “never”. *Words that are CAPITALIZED, underlined , or bold are important words. *Look for information in some of the questions. This information may help you answer other questions. *Make sure you have an answer marked for EVERY question.

11. How to help your child prepare for testing: *Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before a test. *Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid conflicts. *Make sure your child has taken any needed medication. *Make sure your child has his/her glasses or hearing aids. *Make sure your child is present during testing.

12. How to help your child prepare for testing continued: *Get your child to school on time. *Wish your child good luck every day. *Remind your child that the test is important and to do his/her best. *If the test is on a subject you can review, go over it with him/her. *Remind your child to listen carefully to instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully.

13. How to help your child prepare for testing continued: *Use your time wisely. Don’t get stuck on a question. Make the best guess possible and move on. *Tell your child to answer every question. *Encourage them to stay focused. *Reassure your child that tomorrow is a new day and to stay positive.