OAKS testing
“Oregon’s content standards define what all students should know and be able to do. Statewide assessments, or tests, administered at different grades are designed to show a student’s progress toward meeting those standards. “ (Oregon Department of Education)
State testing in Reading and Math for 3rd-6th graders is beginning and will continue through May. 5th graders are taking the state Science assessment as well. Your child’s teacher will notify you a few days before the testing dates in each subject.
What can you do to help your child do their best on this important test?
Make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test.
Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast.
Talk to your child about the importance of the test.
Tell your child that you know they have been working very hard in school and that this is a chance to demonstrate all they have learned.
When your child completes the test, ask them about their scores. As the tests are taken on the computer, the students receive their scores right away when they finish the test.
Exámenes de OAKS
Los estándares del estado de Oregon define lo que tiene que saber un estudiante y poder hacer. Los exámenes del estado, dado en distintos grados, son desiñados para mostrar el progreso hacia estos estándares.
Los exámenes del estado de Oregon son para los estudiantes entre grados tercer y sexto. Los exámenes son entre este mes y mayo. los estudiantes de quinto grado tomaran el examen de ciencias tambien.
¿Que puede hacer Usted para asegurar que su hijo/a salga bueno en el examen?
Asegure que su hijo duerma bastante las noches antes del examen.
Asegure que su hijo desayune una buena comida la mañana del examen.
Hable con su hijo sobre la importancia del examen.
Dígale a su hijo que usted sabe que ha trabajado mucho en la escuela y que esta es una oportunidad mostrar todo lo que ha aprendido.
Cuando su hijo termina con el examen, pregúntele de sus resultados. El exámen es tomado en la computadora, y los estudiantes saben inmediatamente sus resultados.
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