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PSSA
1.What is the PSSA test all about?
2. What is the PSSA prep day?
3. When is the PSSA test and PSSA prep?
4. Why are we doing PSSA prep?
5. Why is PSSA success important to me?
WHAT IS THE PSSA TEST ALL ABOUT?
•All school districts are required by Pennsylvania to determine school and
district proficiency in the PA Common Core State Standards in English
Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science (8th gr. only).
•These standards reflect important skills essential for all students to
demonstrate their understanding.
THE “NEWLY REVISED” PSSA•The rigor is greater
•More READING required
•There is more content
•Additional application exercises
• Increase in Non-Fiction (reading and writing)
•All grades have a writing component
WHY PSSA TEST PREP?• Build everyday math knowledge and skills
• Improve student confidence and stamina
• Learn important testing strategies:
* working backwards
* crossing off the wrong answers before selecting
* highlighting important text and evidence
• Enhance student performance
Preparation is the Key for anything in life in order to be successful!
Including the Keystone Exams, High School Entrance Exams, SAT’s,
even your Driver’s License Exam
WHAT IS THE PSSA MATH TEST PREP?• 30 minutes per week on Tuesdays (beginning tomorrow)
•February through March (9 weeks)
•You will receive a grade specific Math packet
•Your Math teachers will monitor your progress and review solutions
during class
•Math Test Prep will take place during an extended homeroom
•One practice test per session (in testing conditions)
TESTING CONDITIONS
•Two teachers are assigned to each room.
• Students should come prepared with pencils, calculators, and a free
reading book.
• Students are expected to work on the packet during the entire “Math
Prep” period. No Disruptions!
•When you are dismissed to A period, you are to take your Math packet
with you.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & SCIENCE
•All ELA prep will take place in English classes with additional prep
coming in the near future.
•ELA prep will also include Writing.
• 8th grade Science prep will take place in Science classes with
additional prep time coming in the near future.
WHEN IS THE PSSA TEST?
6TH AND 7TH GRADE
ELA: APRIL 13TH - 17TH
(4 SECTIONS)
MATH: APRIL 20TH – 24TH
(3 SECTIONS)
8TH GRADE
ELA: APRIL 13TH -17TH
(4 SECTIONS)
MATH: APRIL 20TH- 24TH
(3 SECTIONS)
SCIENCE: APRIL 27TH – MAY 1ST
(2 SECTIONS)
WHY IS PSSA SUCCESS IMPORTANT TO YOU?
•Success helps determine future course selection at Pennwood
and at Pennsbury High School.
•Helps prepare you for High School.
PENNWOOD SUCCESS!
Due to our PSSA and Keystone scores and more importantly, the Pennwood students’
HARD WORK…..
Pennwood scored a 89.2 %
Can we break into the 90’s this year? Are you up to the challenge?
THINGS TO REMEMBER…•Eat breakfast
•Get plenty of sleep
• #2 pencils only
•Calculator
•Work with your teachers prior to the PSSA
•Relax
• “Don’t Stop, Don’t Give Up!”
YOU WILL DO FINE!!!!
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