Kleckner OAT Prep SessionKleckner OAT Prep SessionApril 18April 18thth, 2007, 2007

Kleckner OAT Prep SessionKleckner OAT Prep SessionApril 18April 18thth, 2007, 2007

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3rd and 4th

Grade Ohio Achievement Testing

• Testing Days: April 21st – 4th Grade Reading April 23rd- 4th Grade Math April 25th -4th Grade Writing April 28th- 3rd Grade Reading April 30th –3rd Grade Math

Make-up Testing will occur April 28th – May 2nd

All tests will be given first thing in the morning so make sure your child is here before our 8:30 Tardy Bell.

Why we do we give these tests?

• These tests are Ohio State Achievement Tests that every 3rd and 4th grader in Ohio will be taking. They are evaluations of your child’s knowledge of the grade level content standards.

A Great Resourcehttp://success.ode.state.oh.us/

How to find it?• www.greenlocalschools.org• District buildings• Kleckner• Parent Information• Ohio Achievement Test Help

• This website provides practice tests and gives information about what is expected of your child during testing. It is also a great resource to interpret your child’s test results this summer.

How to start helping your child prepare for

the test. • Assure them that they will be able to do it. • Review test questions online or print off a

test to review.• Talk about any anxiety they may have

about tests and share your own experiences.

• Avoid excessive study. Assure your child that they have been preparing for this all

year long.

How to help your child the night before

testing.• Be sure to share some ideas on

how to relax before a big test.– Robot/ Ragdoll – Bubblegum Breath– Postive Thoughts. “ I can do it”

• Have a good dinner.• Get plenty of rest

Test Day!• Be sure your child has a good

breakfast. Lunches will be later these days.

• Make sure to be on time to school.• Encourage them to do their best.• Plan to do something fun that evening

to celebrate. Ex- a bike ride or a trip to the park!

Test Results• The district hopes to receive results by

the end of June.• The district will then distribute results

to families by mail this summer. Please be sure you have updated your address with the main office so the results can be delivered correctly.

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Please feel free to contact your Please feel free to contact your classroom teachers or Mrs. Bauer classroom teachers or Mrs. Bauer

with any future questions.with any future questions.