BENCHMARK TESTING INFORMATION
FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS
1. Benchmark Test - Measurement of
knowledge at a certain point in time in an
effort to improve CRT scores.
2. Benchmark tests will be given at the end of the:
a. First Quarter
b. First Semester
c. Third Quarter
The tests will be used to measure student progress
in preparing for the CRT's in April 2008.
3. Test dates for 1st Semester benchmarks are December 20 & 21, 2007.
4. Reward date for passing all of the 1st semester benchmark tests is
January 10, 2008. The reward is attendance at WMS 8th grade
basketball tournament game. Students who do not earn the reward will
remain in class to correct benchmark test mistakes and review the
related material.
5. A student must score 60% or higher on each benchmark test to
qualify for the reward. The student must pass a benchmark test (60% or higher)
in each of the core subject areas listed below to earn the reward.
6. Core subject areas are as follows:
6TH GRADE (5)
English
Math
Science
Soc Studies
Reading
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7TH GRADE (5)
English
Math
Science
Geography
Reading (Lit)
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8TH GRADE (4)
English (Reading)
Math
Science
History
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7. Additionally, all benchmark tests will be recorded as a semester test grade.
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End of Instruction Exams & High School
Diploma: Freshman entering 9th grade in 2008-2009 school
year, will be required to pass 4 end-of-instruction assesments:
and any two additional assessments from below:
- U.S. History
- Biology i
- Algebra II
- Geometry
- English III
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