Spring Ahead: A clear path for your child’s success (2019)

Spring Ahead:

A clear path for your child’s success

Your child’s grades, the results of the upcoming state test, and your school’s report card are important pieces of the bigger picture.

Did you know…

Nationally, nearly half of all teachers say report card grades measure effort more than achievement.

What’s your child expected to know and do on the state test?

Select your state for your practice test.

Sample Test Questions

Test questions range from traditional multiple-choice to interactive ones that ask your child to explain his or her reasoning.

Math

David has 16 pennies in one jar and 94 pennies in another jar.

He uses some of the pennies to buy a pencil that costs 25 cents. What is the total number of pennies David has left after he buys the pencil? Show your work.

Answer: 85 pennies

*Example elementary school question
English Language Arts

Your child reads a passage about Celtic history.

Summarize the author’s message about the Celtic people’s legacy.

Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

*Example middle school question

Look at your state’s practice test.

Along with grades and class work, the state test is another way to see where your child needs more support. Tests can be nerve-racking—boost self-confidence by showing your child how to take on challenges.

Look at your practice test together here.

Check out how your school is doing.

Your state releases a report card for every school, which includes important information about your school’s performance such as academics, the learning environment, and more.

Learn more about your school’s report card here.

Stay connected with the teacher.

Teachers say the best way to know how your child is progressing is to be in regular contact. Ask the teacher how your child is doing with specific skills and share what you notice at home about their learning habits.