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NMSBA Parent Information

NMSBA Parent Information. Naaba Ani Elementary 2013-2014. Agenda . NMSBA Information. NMSBA Results. How can I help my child. Preparing for the NMSBA. Testing Day. NMSBA Information. It is Required by NM State Law & federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

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NMSBA Parent Information

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  1. NMSBA Parent Information NaabaAni Elementary 2013-2014

  2. Agenda NMSBA Information NMSBA Results How can I help my child Preparing for the NMSBA Testing Day

  3. NMSBA Information • It is Required by NM State Law & federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act. • A measure of what students should be taught and should be learning in each grade for each content area. • Aligned with New Mexico Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Common Core Performance Standards. http://www.ped.state.nm.us/standards/ • This year students will take a computer and paper version o f the state test. Why?

  4. NMSBA Test Information • All New Mexico students in grades 3-8 and 11 Who?

  5. The NMSBA Results • Include cut-off points for levels of performance • It is important to note that Proficient or Advanced levels represents a high standard. • The assessments are challenging because we must be sure that New Mexico students are prepared for success in career or college. Beginning Step Proficient Nearing Proficient Advanced

  6. The NMSBA Results • The data is used by schools and school district to adjust instruction, identify deficient academic areas, and align available resources effectively and appropriately. • The results helps the school to know how well their students are doing. • The results are used by the state to determine Annual Yearly Progress.

  7. Preparing for the NMSBA • Review your child’s performance levels and scores with them. • Set a new goal for this testing cycle (be realistic). • Do Sample test questions • can be downloaded by visiting … http://www.ped.state.nm.us/AssessmentAccountability/AssessmentEvaluation/sba/index.html • Be familiar with types of questions asked and the format of the test.

  8. Preparing for the NMSBA • Students have been preparing through daily instruction, homework, and strategy groups. • All year long they have been gaining new skills, deepening their knowledge, and using their skills in many ways. • The NMSBA is a single annual measurement of their hard work and practice.

  9. How Can I Help My Child? • Ensure that your child is at school on-time to test. • Note the testing dates on your home calendar. • See that your child is mentally and physically rested. • Do not remove your child from school on test days for appointments.

  10. Testing Day!!!!! Minimize the stress and anxiety The Morning of Testing The Night before testing • Eat a healthy breakfast • Stay Hydrated • Be early to school (Avoid the rushed morning routine) • Give Positive Encouragement • Eat healthy dinner • Stay Hydrated • Early to Bed • Give Positive Encouragement

  11. Testing Day!!!!! • Examples of Positive Encouragement • “Do your Best” • “Try Hard” • “Answer all Questions” • “Show them how smart you are” • “I’m Proud of you”

  12. Thank You!

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