CRCT Testing April 19-23It's almost testing time for Gilbert Gators!
It's that time of year again! We are getting ready for the Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT). This is a required test for all first through eighth grade students. The purpose of this test is to determine if students have mastered the Georgia curriculum.
The results of the test are used in several ways. First, they tell us what areas of the curriculum we are covering well and where we need improvement. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we will use this information to help develop and revise our school improvement plan. Secondly, the CRCT results are used to determine if Gilbert Elementary has made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as required by federal No Child Left Behind legislation. Finally, Georgia state law requires that students in 3rd grade pass the reading portion of the CRCT and students in 5th grade pass both reading and math in order to go on to the next grade level.
This week, students in grades 1 through 5 will be reviewing content, learning test taking strategies, and other activities designed to motivate and help your child do his or her best on this test. Be sure to check our blog later in the week to see how you can help, too!
The results of the test are used in several ways. First, they tell us what areas of the curriculum we are covering well and where we need improvement. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we will use this information to help develop and revise our school improvement plan. Secondly, the CRCT results are used to determine if Gilbert Elementary has made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as required by federal No Child Left Behind legislation. Finally, Georgia state law requires that students in 3rd grade pass the reading portion of the CRCT and students in 5th grade pass both reading and math in order to go on to the next grade level.
This week, students in grades 1 through 5 will be reviewing content, learning test taking strategies, and other activities designed to motivate and help your child do his or her best on this test. Be sure to check our blog later in the week to see how you can help, too!
