Parent Information about the OCCT Oklahoma Core Curriculum

Parent Information about the OCCT Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test Grades 3 -5

Performance Levels for OCCT • Unsatisfactory- The student does not perform at least at the Limited Knowledge level. • Limited Knowledge- The student demonstrates partial mastery of the essential knowledge and skills appropriate to the grade level, course, or level of education, as applicable. • Proficient- The student demonstrates mastery of appropriate grade-level subject matter and that students are ready for the next grade, course, or level of education, as applicable. • Advanced- The student demonstrates superior performance on challenging subject matter.

How can parents help their children do well? • Ensure that your child is at school, on time everyday. • Encourage your child to take responsibility for their homework & classwork. • Praise your child for work well done! • Review practice materials with your child ahead of time. (Parent, Teacher, Student Guides)

How can parents help their children on testing day? • Ensure that your child has had a good nights rest. • Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast. • Keep distractions to a minimum. • Make sure they are at school on time. • Let them know that you believe in their abilities to do their best!

Parent Support Strategies for Use at Home With Your Child

Review together what your child has learned so far this year in Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Go over lesson or chapter tests your child has brought home.

Show your child how to refer back to the reading passage to find the answers. Children who prove their answers do better on tests.

Remind your child to answer all of the questions. Teach your child how to eliminate the wrong answers. In most questions, 2 answers are obviously not correct.

Advise your child to read all directions TWO TIMES! Extra time can be given to allow students to finish the test.

Don’t stress out! Encourage your students to stop and breathe. Stress blocks our ability to think clearly!

Remind your child to put forth his or her best effort, to remain on task, and to keep MOTIVATED during the entire test!

Celebrate Success! Testing is stressful! Try to minimize the stress by planning a family game night, or preparing your child’s favorite meal!