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Welcome to

3rd Grade

Parent Night!

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The purpose of the LBPA is to improve the reading skills of K-3 MS public school students so that every student completing 3rd grade reads at or above grade level.

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Performance Levels

1 (A/B)

Minimal

2 (A/B)

Basic

3 (A/B)

Passing

4

Proficient

5

Advanced

Literacy-Based Promotion Act

Students MUST score a 3 on the ELA state test AND have passing grades in order to be promoted to the 4th grade.

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Important Assessments

Benchmark Testing Dates:

  • September 25-October 6, 2023
  • December 4-15, 2023
  • February 26-March 8, 2024

LAS Links for EL Students

  • March 20, 22, 26, 27, 2024

MAAP Reading Testing Window:

  • April 16, 2024 (first test)
  • May 7, 2024 (retest)
  • June 19-July 7, 2024 (final retest)
  • April 23, 2024 (4th Grade ELA part 1)

MAAP Writing and Math Testing Window:

  • April 17, 2024 (3rd Grade Writing)
  • April 23, 2024 (4th Grade Writing)
  • April 30, 2024 (3rd Grade Math)
  • May 2, 2024 (4th Grade Math)

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3rd Grade Reading Standards

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3rd Grade Math Standards

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Test Day Preparations

Be well rested.

Be on time.

Be on best behavior.

Have glasses or other resources needed for academic success.

Be ready to do your best work!

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How are we motivating the students?

  • Growth parties!

  • For the upcoming benchmark test, students who score a 3 or higher on the reading test or a 4 or 5 on the math test will be rewarded!

  • Students who pass the first reading MAAP test in April with a 3 or higher will be rewarded!

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How can I support my child’s reading development at home?

• Have your child read aloud.

• Point out any missed words.

• Help your child read missed words correctly.

• Have your child reread the sentence to be sure

he/she understands the meaning.

• Create a quiet place for your child to study, do

homework, and read.

• Make time to do homework, study, and make

reading a part of their daily routine.

• Talk to your child’s teacher about his/her progress,

tips, and what you can do to help at home.

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Online Resources

Clever is the site we use to keep track of all our online resources.

Great online resources to practice with at home are:

  • i-Ready
  • Accelerated Reader
  • Paper Tutoring
  • BrainPOP Jr.
  • Flocabulary
  • Epic! Books
  • Readworks
  • IXL

MDE’s Read at Home plan (strongreadersms.com)

Third Grade Practice Assessment on MDE’s website

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Thank you!

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