Upcoming Events
May 3
Career Day for 8th Grade Students
2005-2006 Lottery
May 6
Luau Dance at SHS cafeteria
May 10 & 24
Kindergarten Round up
May 17
PTC Meeting 8:10 a.m.
May 24

Intermediate Spring Performance
May27

Elective Dance Concert
May 31-June 1

Early Dismissal (2 p.m.)
June 2 Last Day of School
8th Grade Graduation

 

According to The Parent Institute (copyright 2003), “standardized test are created to see how students from one school or class compare to other students across the city, the state or the country. They give educators a common standard to measure student performance. To measure fairly, these tests need to be given under the same conditions. The amount of time students have to finish the test is strictly controlled. Each is scored in the same way – a student who answers 67 questions correctly gets the same score whether the test is taken in California or Maine. Some tests measure students’ aptitude – their ability to learn. They test a broad range of skills and abilities that can help students do well in school. They might measure verbal ability or mechanical ability, for example. Aptitude tests can help teachers plan instruction that is not too hard and not too easy. Other tests measure achievement – how much students have already learned. They can be used to measure whether students have mastered the information presented in their math or science class.”

Why and how are standardized tests used?
Testing can help the school:
• Evaluate a school program.
• Report on a student’s progress.
• Diagnose a student’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Help identify a student’s interests and aptitudes.
• Design an instructional program to meet individual student’s needs.
• Place a student in a class to meet special needs.

Testing can help parents:
• See how their child’s school achievement compares with other students locally and nationwide.
• Learn more about their child’s aptitudes in various areas.
• Learn more about their child’s interests in possible careers.

Testing can help students:
• Better understand their strengths and weaknesses.
• Consider possible options for further education.
• Think about career choices.

(For more information, visit www.parent–institute.com)

 

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