Every April, students in grades 3-6 take the MCA's in Reading and Math. This week, students have begun those tests. As many would attest, tests can make one nervous but students should try not to worry about them. My advice is always to get a good night's sleep, something to eat, and take the time to work slowly and carefully. Most of the time when mistakes are made, they are made out of haste.
So you know, the results of these assessments will come out individually for your review during the summer. The tests themselves will compare your child with others in the same grade state-wide and the results of these tests also determine if a school has made Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) as defined under No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Last year, Sibley did not make AYP, and so through the course of the year, and based on our student individual data, we have made some adjustments to programming and instructional practices.
If one has questions about the result of the tests or how to interpret them, don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher or your Principal.
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