Formerly known as Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Iowa Assessments have begun once again. This test assesses items based off the Common Core. Students began taking Iowa Assessments on Friday and will continue through this week. Since we have a field trip on Wednesday and no school on Friday, we will have 3 testing days this week and finish up the week of the 18th.
While these tests aren't exactly the most fun, they allow students to show what they have learned. Students have been encouraged to bring water bottles for keeping hydrated and are being provided healthy snacks, donated by classroom parents, to have mid-testing each day. Making sure students are well rested and positively encouraged are ways that parents can help at home. At school, we have made a list of encouraging statements that the students can refer to if they feel stuck or need a boost while testing. Please contact me if you have any concerns regarding your child's testing.
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