State and School Mandated Test Schedule
Dates for testing Middle School students for the 2007-2008
school year are listed below. Links to some suggested websites with
sample tests and test taking strategies for parents and students
are also listed. Please contact your school administrators for information
about these tests
and how
they
are used.
| Grades |
Dates |
Test Name |
| 6,7,8 |
September 8 - 25, 2009 |
MAP |
| 6,7 |
October - 9, 2009 |
CogAT |
| 6,7,8 |
January 11 - 29, 2010 |
ACCESS |
| 6,7,8 |
January 11 - 29, 2010 |
MAP (in identified 6/7 classes only and all 8th grade) |
| 6,7,8 |
March 1 - 11, 2010 |
ISAT |
| 6,7 |
April 26 - May 7, 2010 |
MAP |
| Here are some websites that offer tips to parents
on easing test anxiety: |
| Middle
School.Net |
Numerous test taking strategies |
| Testtakingtip.com |
Test taking strategies, skills & techniques |
Here are some test preparation suggestions:
1. Make sure, if possible, that your child attends school during the
testing dates.
2. Make sure that your child gets a good nights rest.
3. Provide breakfast on the morning of the test. The School offers
breakfast to all student every morning from 7:30 to 7:55 in the Commons.
4. Remind your child to ask the teacher questions if he/she does not
understand directions.
5. Let your child know that you have confidence in his/her ability
to do his/her best.
6. Encourage your child to carefully read and answer all of the questions.
7. Advise your child not to worry about the test and just do his/her
best.
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