The California State Test aka "The STAR Test"
Students in Second through Fifth grades will participate in the California State Test. All students will take a Reading and Math test but fifth graders will also take a Science test too. This testing will take place all over Califorina and will test students on what they have been learning this year. Ramona teachers work hard to make sure that our students are prepared for this very important assessment. You can help too!
How can you help at home?
The first step is to make sure your child is doing thier homework every night. See to it that they complete thier reading. Ask them questions about what they read. You can ask things like, "What was that about?" or "Who was the main character?" or "What lesson did you learn?". If your student is struggling at home, make contact with the teacher! You are your child's best advocate! Although teachers do thier best, it is always good to know that a loving and caring parent is looking out for thier child's well being.
Want to practice at home?
The Califonia Department of Education has released previous years test questions. Simply click on the link below, find your child's grade level and you will find hundreds of questions in both reading and math. Chances are, if your child is comfortable with the released questions, they should do great on the actual test. Test Released Questions Another fun way to practice is by visiting www.starsamplequestions.org This website has great parent information and lots of practice questions for students.
How can you help at home?
The first step is to make sure your child is doing thier homework every night. See to it that they complete thier reading. Ask them questions about what they read. You can ask things like, "What was that about?" or "Who was the main character?" or "What lesson did you learn?". If your student is struggling at home, make contact with the teacher! You are your child's best advocate! Although teachers do thier best, it is always good to know that a loving and caring parent is looking out for thier child's well being.
Want to practice at home?
The Califonia Department of Education has released previous years test questions. Simply click on the link below, find your child's grade level and you will find hundreds of questions in both reading and math. Chances are, if your child is comfortable with the released questions, they should do great on the actual test. Test Released Questions Another fun way to practice is by visiting www.starsamplequestions.org This website has great parent information and lots of practice questions for students.