CalendarEach Spring the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction requires an assessment of student learning to show what progress students are making toward their grade level standards. In past years children, starting in third grade, have participated in testing the core academic subjects in the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). The results are communicated to the school and families and are used to show progress in each school. This year the students of Lawton will be participating in the state MSP testing from May 17-21.
What is different about MSP Testing?
- Reading, Math and Science tests are shorter
- Reading passages are shorter (they are grade level X 100 words)
- Functional reading will be included-e.g. bus schedules, movie times, etc
- Math-no calculators will be used
What parents need to know:
- MSP Testing is for Grade 3 Math and Reading, Grade 4 Reading, Writing and Math, and Grade 5 Math, Reading and Science
- Make up testing will be done May 24-28 except 5th grade where make up tests will be given on Friday, May 21.
- Students must use #2 wooden pencils-no mechanical pencils will be used
- Attendance will be taken to ensure all students have an opportunity to do make up tests
What is the role of the teacher:
- Teachers will distribute the tests, take attendance and proctor each test
- Proctors must monitor students while the test is being taken by walking around the classroom
- Proctors must not leave students unattended during the testing
- All students who receive Special Ed services have testing accommodations in their IEP-these must be followed during MSP testing
What is the role of the principal:
- Monitor testing in classrooms
- Be available to resolve “irregularities”
Schedule for MSP Testing during the Week of May 17-21
Grade 3
May 18th Math
May 19th Reading for Ms Rybock and Mr. Terry
May 20th Reading for Ms Palewicz and Ms Wong
Grade 4
May 17th and 21st Writing
May 18th Math
May 20th Reading
Grade 5
May 18th Math
May 19th Science
May 20th Reading
May 21st Make Up Testing for 5th Grade
3rd and 4th graders will do make up testing during the week of May 24-28th . All students who have an IEP will follow the accommodation plan in the IEP.
If you have any questions about your child taking the tests, please contact the teacher.
