Lindley Sixth Grade Academy A T T H E B A R N E S C E N T E R Mr. Landon A. Brown, II Academy Principal “In the Pursuit of Excellence”

Lindley Sixth Grade AcademyLindley Sixth Grade AcademyA T T H E B A R N E S C E N T E RA T T H E B A R N E S C E N T E R

Mr. Landon A. Brown, IIMr. Landon A. Brown, IIAcademy PrincipalAcademy Principal

““In the Pursuit of In the Pursuit of Excellence”Excellence”

WARM-UP QUESTIONWARM-UP QUESTION

What are the characteristics of a successful middle school

student?

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

• To understand how the CRCT relates to the curriculum.

• To understand the importance of the parent’s role in making Annual Yearly Progress (AYP).

• To gain information on the resources available to help my child prepare for the CRCT.

What is the CRCT?What is the CRCT?

• The CRCT measures how well a student acquires the skills and knowledge taught in the Georgia curriculum.

WHEN IS THE CRCT GIVEN?WHEN IS THE CRCT GIVEN?• Wednesday, April 14th: Reading

• Thursday, April 15th: English/Language Arts

• Friday, April 16th: Mathematics

• Monday, April 19th: Science

• Tuesday, April 20th: Social Studies

Make-ups (Wed. – Fri., April 21st – 23rd)

Each subject has two test sections that last about 60 minutes each.

What scores do students receive What scores do students receive on the CRCT?on the CRCT?

• Student scores are reported according to three performance levels based on the GPS and/or QCC.

1. Level 1, Does Not Meet Expectations

2. Level 2, Meet Expectations

3. Level 3, Exceeds Expectations

How can Lindley make AYP for 2010?How can Lindley make AYP for 2010?

• Participation 95%• Academic Performance

Reading/English Language Arts 73.3%Mathematics 66.7%

up from 59%*Science (TBD)

Second Indicator• Attendance 15%

These percentages are related to ALL subgroups.

How did Lindley 6How did Lindley 6thth Grade Grade Academy do last year?Academy do last year?

• 89% on target Reading

• 92% on target English/Lang. Arts

• 73% on target Mathematics

Lindley 6th Grade Academy

Made AYP!!!

What is GPS?What is GPS?

The Georgia Performance Standard (GPS) go into

much greater depth than the content standards

used in the previous curriculum. The performance

standard incorporates the content standard, which

simply tells the teacher what a student is expected

to know (i.e., what concepts he or she is expected

to master), and expands upon it by providing three

additional items: suggested tasks, sample student

work, and teacher commentary on that work.

An example of GPS:An example of GPS:Mathematics GPS, 6th grade

ALGEBRA STRAND

• M6A1

• Students will understand the concept of ratio and use it to represent quantitative relationships.

Example of Associated Skill

If a 60 ft. tree casts a 15 ft. shadow, how tall is a sign post that casts a 3-foot shadow?

What is QCC?What is QCC?

Georgia’s Quality Core Curriculum (QCC) is

a set of standards, guidelines, and

expectations for Georgia educators. The

QCC is under constant revision (as a result

of the Quality Basic Education Act) and

includes teacher involvement in the

standards-building process.

WHAT IS THE 6WHAT IS THE 6THTH GRADE GRADE PROMOTION CRITERIA?PROMOTION CRITERIA?

• Must pass 4 out of 6 classes for academic promotion. The average course grade will be calculated for passing (70% or higher). Additionally, consideration for passing ¾ terms is discussed for promotion.

• The 7th/8th Grade School does not engage in social promotion (passing a student due to age, height, etc…)!!!

OTHER POINTS ABOUT THE CRCTOTHER POINTS ABOUT THE CRCT• Students with limited English proficiency who are

enrolling in a U.S. school for the first time may receive a one-year deferment from assessments in content areas other than mathematics and science.

• The IEP determines if regular state testing is appropriate for students with disabilities, even with accommodations. Some students may participate in the Georgia Alternative Assessment (GAA).

CRITICAL ACTIONS FOR STUDENTSCRITICAL ACTIONS FOR STUDENTS

• Be present each day of school.

• Be an active part of the learning process.

• Self-assess and ask for assistance when learning is hard or not at the same pace as grade-level peers.

CRITICAL ACTIONS FOR PARENTSCRITICAL ACTIONS FOR PARENTS

• Ensure students come prepared and ready to learn. Check homework everyday!

• Encourage your child to employ good study and test-taking skills.

• Talk to them and explain the importance of the CRCT. Make learning a critical value!

• Make sure your child goes to bed at a reasonable time and eat a good breakfast.

• Be sure your child is at school ON TIME DAILY

CRITICAL ACTIONS FOR TEACHERSCRITICAL ACTIONS FOR TEACHERS

• Teach grade/course STANDARDS.• Increase rigor in instructional planning and delivery.• Differentiate instruction based on student needs,

learning styles, and interest.• Monitor student progress frequently using

assessment items aligned with the verb in the standard using common assessments.

• Develop plans for remediation for students who are not meeting standards at scheduled check points during the year/course.

CRITICAL ACTIONS FOR CRITICAL ACTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORSADMINISTRATORS

• Hold expectations high for students and staff and communicate such expectations.

• Work with teachers to ensure a timely and rigorous delivery of instruction.

• Collect data and monitor strategies included in the School Improvement Plan (SIP).

• Understand AYP rules.• Ensure SIP has a plan of action to address

subgroups most at-risk at your school.

What are available resources?What are available resources?

• Georgia Department of Education website.

www.doe.k12.ga.us

• Georgia On-Line Assessments.

www.georgiaoas.org

• Cobb County School District.

www.cobbk12.org

CRCT SAMPLE TESTCRCT SAMPLE TEST

ARE YOU SMARTHER THAN A

6TH GRADER?

66thth grade Language Arts grade Language Arts

Which choice best fills in the blank below?

DID EVERYONE BRING _________ SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP?

A. THEIRS

B. HIS OR HER

C. HE OR SHE

D. THEY

THE SOLUTION…THE SOLUTION…

B

66thth grade Mathematics grade Mathematics

What is the least common multiple of 4 and 5?

A. 5

B. 20

C. 25

D. 40

THE SOLUTION…THE SOLUTION…

B

66thth grade Mathematics grade Mathematics

Thomas makes 5 free throws and misses

10 free throws. What is the probability that he will make the next free throw?

A. 1/2

B. 1/3

C. 5/10

D. 2/3

THE SOLUTION…THE SOLUTION…

B

66thth grade Mathematics grade Mathematics

A jar contains 5 green, 12 red, and 13 blue marbles. If a marble is picked without looking, what is the probability that the

marble will be green?

A. 1/5

B. 2/5

C. 1/6

D. 5/18

THE SOLUTION…THE SOLUTION…

C

66thth grade Reading grade Reading

Under the White Sky

It was sunny about an hour ago, but it began to snow while we were in church. By the time services were

over, a blizzard had blown in. We all pushed our way through the snow to the car.

The setting of the passage is

A. in the fall.

B. in the winter.

C. in the summer.

D. late at night.

THE SOLUTION…THE SOLUTION…

B

66thth grade Language Arts grade Language Arts

Martha, Bob, and Melissa’s brother went to the amusement park together last week.

Which noun in the sentence above is possessive?

A. Martha

B. Bob

C. brother

D. Melissa’s

THE SOLUTION…THE SOLUTION…

D

NEED HELP?NEED HELP?

Contact Richard Hanby, AP

770-819-2414 ext. 257iParent information (Gradebook)

Online Access for Testing Questions (OAS)

““IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE”IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE”

YES WE CAN…

YES WE WILL…