Hello families! Welcome to CRCT helpline! If you have any issues that can't be resolved with this little "help line" please let me know so I can assist you!
The CRCT is coming up in just a few weeks. For first graders, this will be (for many) the first time they have had to sit for an extended period of time to take a standardized test. We have been working on test taking strategies, sitting strategies, and reviewing for the test. The main thing I want to stress is that we want to be RELAXED for this test... I (along with Fenton) will be working with the children on relaxation techniques and relieving any test anxiety. Each child approaches testing differently. The main thing that will help relieve stress is to prepare, practice, and encourage. As children work through the on line tests, they may come upon questions that are unfamiliar. That is FINE! We are still learning and working on skills!
I sent home CRCT sign on numbers and passwords before the winter break. If you have misplaced yours, please let me know ASAP so I can replace it for you. When you access the website, please be sure to have your pop up blocker turned off... you will NOT be able to access the tests with the pop up blocker on.
Encourage your child to complete the tests on their own. As a parent, reading the questions and choices for them will be helpful. Reading
of the passages in the reading comp section needs to be done independently. As we work through test taking strategies, you will see their confidence grow. After they take a test, PLEASE EMAIL THE RESULTS TO ME, so I am able to see how they are doing. As a parent you will be able to see where they may need some additional help. If I am able to see the questions that are "difficult", I will be able to differentiate my lessons to focus on those skills.
The more we practice at home and in school, the better prepared everyone will be. Please have your child log on and practice 2 -3 times per week. Even revisiting previous tests will be helpful.
Again, let me know if you need assistance!
Have a great week! :)
