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March 2021

Power Parent

A GRPS Magazine | March 2021

February 2, 2021

Standardized Tests

When they take their standardized assessments, your child might be feeling the pressure to perform. As a parent or caregiver, it’s only natural that you might have questions about this process. Standardized testing is an important part of the teaching and learning process. Standardized state assessments ensure that students meet learning standards established by the state.

This month, dive in to learn more about standardized tests, why schools use them, and how you can support your child as they prepare for their tests.

Check out this issue of Power Parent to learn more!

February 2, 2021

Features


February 2, 2021

Helping them Prepare

You’ve Got This! There are many opinions out there about standardized testing. Regardless of what your personal feelings on high-stakes testing are, you can still help minimize your...

February 2, 2021

All about MAP

MAP in a Flash! The NWEA MAP… Stands for Measures of Academic Progress. Assesses students’ academic achievement status in Math and English Language Arts. Provides a consistent measure of...

February 2, 2021

The Lexile Framework

MAP Scores and the Lexile Framework One cool way your family can use your student’s MAP score is to choose books based on a measure called the Lexile Framework. A […]

February 2, 2021

Pros & Cons of Testing

Where do you stand? Standardized testing can be a controversial topic among parents, teachers, and voters. Some say that standardized testing is the best way to accurately evaluate student...

February 2, 2021

State Testing & COVID-19

Testing in 2021 States receive money from the federal government based on the Every Student Succeeds Act, which requires 95% of eligible students to take standardized tests. Last year in […]

February 2, 2021

A Caregiver’s Guide to Testing

It’s Test Time! According to Colorin Colorado, testing is used in schools for two main purposes. One is to find out how well an individual student is learning in the […]

February 5, 2021

About Anxiety

Managing Performance Anxiety There are so many things about life that can make us feel anxious. If your child seems to be experiencing anxiety, they are not alone – there […]

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