Iowa Tests next week

Iowa Tests are administered starting next week. Students will take the tests Monday, October 10th - Thursday, October 14th.

Today, in class we had a wonderful discussion about our feelings about the tests. Students expressed excitement, concern, worry, hesitation and motivation.

From these opinions, students elaborated about what causes them to feel this way about tests. By sharing our own opinions and feelings, students were able to find that they had common questions and concerns. We discussed how these tests are but one piece of a large puzzle - that many assessments are given over the course of their year and during their life and that none of them define them as learners or people.

Tomorrow (Thursday), Students and I will go over a mini-practice version of the test just so they can feel comfortable with the format. This will be given only to assuage concerns and go over any questions they may have. I like to equip students with strategies for taking breaks, staying calm and comfortable, problem solving, re-reading and other comprehension advice.

The expectations we have for them are the same that we have every day at school. That they bring an open mind, energy and spirit to do their best and put their best foot forward.

Let me know if you have any questions. Since our schedule changes for a week, I've included changes below in case you have any conflicts, questions about snacks, etc.






Schedule for Room 12 – Ms. Dobyns

Monday
8:45 Set up test booklets
9:15 Reading Part I 30 Min
9:45 Reading Part II 30 Min
10:15 Snack
10:30 Language Arts
11:05 Lunch/Recess
11:40 Math
12:40 Social Studies
1:20 Science
2:05 P.E. / Music
3:00 Dismiss

Tuesday
8:45 Written Expression 40 Min
9:30 Math Part I 30 Min
10:00 Snack
10:20 Math Part II 30 min
11:00 Lunch/Recess
11:40 Math
12:40 Language Arts
2:05 Guidance
2:30 Media
3:00 Dismiss

Wednesday
8:45 Science 35 min.
9:20 Social Studies 35 min
10:00 Snack
10:20 Tryout Testing
11:00 Lunch/Recess
11:40 Math
12:25 PE
12:50 Language Arts
2:05 Art
3:00 Dismis

Thursday
(Early Release at 2:00)
8:45 Misc. LA-Vocab,
Spelling, Punctuation,
Capitalization 45 Min
9:30 Math Comp. 20 Min 10:00 Snack
10:20 Language Arts
11:00 Lunch/Recess
11:40 Math
12:15 PE
12:40 Language Arts
2:00 Dismiss

Friday (IA Makeup Day)

Regular class schedule applies. Students who were absent during the week will be pulled from class to take make up tests.