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Practice tests prepare your students for PARCC and Smarter Balanced Success
End-of-year standardized testing is a super-stressful time – for both kids and teachers! Do you know how your class will perform? You will if you run them through a realistic practice session…and I've got just the thing for you!
3rd Grade Sample
4th Grade Sample
5th Grade Sample
6th Grade Sample
“I’m always looking for new ways to prepare my students for the test and you did all the work beautifully. Thank you!” ~Julie
Priced by length and complexity:
- 3rd and 4th = $11.95
- 5th and 6th = $14.95
In order to succeed on these Common Core tests, elementary children need to experience a thorough review of each subject area, and teachers need to see assessment scores broken down in the same way. That's the only approach that will let you appreciate areas that need shoring up before the scores really matter.
Exactly how to raise every student's score Click hereCommon Core pre-tests made easy
Here is what you get:
Math: Covers all CCSS Domains for your grade level.
- Includes an answer key.
ELA: Includes an informational text and a fiction text with 8+ questions each.
- Multiple choice
- Short answer and extended-response
- Also includes answer keys
Writing: One opinion prompt and one narrative prompt.
- The opinion requires students to write a paragraph response to informational text.
- The narrative requires students to write a well-crafted narrative and an ending.
- Both include CCSS writing rubrics and sample responses.
These activities are a great way for students to build confidence and stamina before taking the annual state assessment. For the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC) and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
Math, English Language Arts and Writing…all in one package so it's easy for you!
Amanda D. (verified owner) –
Great resource for Smarter Balanced – I used this a lot for preparing!
Heather N. (verified owner) –
I am a new teacher and this was my first time getting the students ready and this was an awesome tool!!! Thank you!!
Ben (verified owner) –
This was great practice to prepare my students for the SBAC.
Leandra (verified owner) –
This is a wonderful resource for my students to get prepared!
Cynthia C. –
I teach third grade, but I purchased this one too. I will use it for extra practice with my higher more accelerated students. What a great resource to prepare my students for the SBAC.
Tami T. –
Nicely done! I am hoping you make more of these in the future – I noticed it is on your summer “to do” list! Can’t wait – keep up the good work!!!
Jill T –
Split the packet between content teachers and using this past week to prepare students for PARCC. Student’s really enjoyed the story, nonfiction passage, and the writing prompts.
Melanie Troder –
This was exemplary and I hope you create more resources just like it!
Lisa C –
Thank you! Do you have any more pages?
Betsy –
Thanks for the feedback, Lisa. That is actually on my list for working on this summer. Sorry I can’t help you out now!
Betsy
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Julie Langer –
I’m always looking for new ways to prepare my students for the test and you did all the work beautifully. Thank you!
Susanne B –
I intend to use these as a review for kids before we administer SBAC.
Ellen M. (verified owner) –
great preparation for testing. thank you so much
Cathy M –
Good practice for the Smarter Balance Assessment. I feel that this is a well written product!
Dana B –
This is an amazing resource!
Tracy S. –
This will be a great help for my 3rd graders as we prepare for The Smarter Balance Assessment. Thank You!
Dana –
I am using these packets with an after-school tutoring group. They are very helpful!