Dear Parents,
Today our students took the third Math Benchmark Test. This test does not count for a grade, but does allow us to predict how your child will do on the FCAT. There are still some skills that must be taught before that time, but this test will give us specific standards we need to focus on with your child.
Important Testing Habits
The most important part of testing is developing the stamina to sit for an extended period of time and work. Students will have one hour to complete each portion of the test during a four day period. During this time students should not be getting up, using the bathroom, or talking. We have practiced good testing habits all year and we've been working on time management.
How Can You Help?
Please have an additional talk with your child about checking their work, using their scrap paper to solve multiple step problems, and most importantly following directions. Also, there are great websites you can have your child use to help prepare for the reading and math portion of the test. Please see our updates websites on this blog.
Our Goal
It is our goal to have each child totally prepared for the week of FCAT so they can come in confident and ready to do their best and feel their best!!!
The FCAT Exam is not our only focus in this class. Our main objective is to help your child become life-long learners, and have the drive to maintain an enthusiasm for academic achievement throughout their years at Beauclerc and beyond!
