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2nd Grade CogAT Testing Next Week
CogAT Testing
Dear Parents,
The Wylie Independent School District will be administering the Cognitive Abilities Test, which identifies strengths of students in verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal assessments to students in the second grade this spring.
These assessments measure the overall cognitive processes and strategies that enable students to learn new tasks and solve problems. All three assessments are designed to test general inductive and deductive reasoning abilities.
These tests provide the district with additional information to better serve students and help all students reach their potential in academic achievement. These tests will also provide information for the Gifted and Talented identification process that will occur this school year. CogAT performance is considered when placing students in advanced academics for the following year as well.
Your student will take the test over the course of three days. Students will spend one hour each day on the following dates: Monday, March 4th; Tuesday, March 5th; Wednesday, March 6th. The assessment will be administered in the homeroom class in the computer lab.
Parents and teachers will receive a copy of the results once completed. If the data supports the need for further screening for the Gifted and Talented program, parents will receive a letter from the GT teacher. There is nothing you need to do to prepare your student for these assessments. Thank you!
Regards,
Mrs. Bradshaw
College Week 3/4-3/8
3rd Grade Musical- Rescheduled
Reading at home with Kids!
Parents,
You know it's important to read with your kids each night, but sometimes our schedules get so busy that we neglect the practice. Because literacy is so important if you have gotten out of the routine, it's time to recommit. This will help your students grow in their reading skills. The only way to become a better athlete is to practice. The only way to become a better reader is to read. Please spend a little time, just 10-15 minutes each night helping your student grow in their love for reading.
Here are a few tips for ensuring that your child is comprehending what he/she is reading.
Talk about what they're reading. This "verbal processing" helps them remember and think through the themes of the book. Ask questions before, during, and after a session to encourage reading comprehension. For example here are some questions you can ask.
- Before: "What are you interested in about this book? What doesn't interest you?"
- During: "What's going on in the book? Is it turning out the way you thought it would? What do you think will happen next?"
- After: "Can you summarize the book? What did you like about it? What other books does it remind you of?"
Upcoming Dates
3/11-3/15 Spring Break- No school
3/20 International Day of Happiness
3/22-24 Celebrate the ARTS
3/28 Term 3 Awards 6-7pm
3/30 Saturday School 7:45-11:45 am (by invitation only)