3rd & 4th Grade PromotionWhat parents HAVE to know!!

What every 3rd Grade student must know and be able to do to be

PROMOTED to 4th Grade !• Pass CRCT Reading with a minimum score of 800*• Pass the CRCT Reading ability assessment with a 650 Lexile• Read at a minimum level of 560 ATOS• Read fluently (120 wpm)• Apply Standard English rules to spelling and grammar. • Add & Subtract fluently with 2-digit #’s• Multiply & Divide fluently 1-12• Solve multiple step word-problems

What every 4th Grade student must know and be able to do to be

PROMOTED to 5th Grade !• Pass CRCT Reading with a minimum score of 800*• Pass the CRCT Reading with a 750 Lexile• Read at a minimum level of 700 ATOS• Read fluently (120 wpm)• Apply Standard English rules to spelling and grammar. • Consistently apply fluent use of addition, subtraction,

multiplication and division facts• Consistently demonstrate ability to solve multiple step

word-problems

Math

Third Grade• Demonstrate fluency in basic

addition and subtraction facts

• Demonstrate fluency in basic multiplication and division facts

• Apply knowledge of place value to regroup or “borrow”

• Demonstrate understanding of place value to 1000

• Demonstrate ability to solve one-step and multiple step word problems

Fourth GradeIn addition to 3rd Grade requirements, students must also be able to:• Demonstrate understanding of

whole number and decimal place value from hundredths to millions

• Demonstrate concept of what a fraction is using models

• Understanding of benchmark numbers and fractions such as: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, ¼, ½, ¾,

Writing• Independently write a complete 3-5 paragraph essay for…

– narrative genre– persuasive genre– informative genre

• Essay must demonstrate proper use of English language by…– Applying proper use of grammar and mechanics – Demonstrate the ability to sustain a topic– Demonstrate clear organizational pattern – Demonstrate appropriate and precise language

• Each of these areas grow in depth in 4th grade including– Detailed and effective progression of ideas– Effective transitions and attention to details – Effective introductions and conclusions

Reading

• AR is Accelerated Reader– Leveled books – Based on their interests– Comprehension Questions

• Used as a grade for 4th and 5th grade • Necessary to improve – Vocabulary – Comprehension– Fluency

Home Connect

• https://hosted55.renlearn.com/48646/HomeConnect/Login.aspx

• Login = last name, first initial, middle initial, month and date of birth– Example (doejj0609)

• Password = 0+student number– Example (012345)

• All students should have label with this information. Located in front of agenda.

• A link is also located on the school webpage

ATOS

• An ATOS level on a book indicates how difficult the text is to read.

• ATOS is measured on 4 components– Average sentence length– Average word length– Vocabulary grade level– Number of words in the book.

• Where do they get their ATOS score??

ATOS Benchmark Scores

Beginning of the Year

1st –9 weeks

2nd – 9 weeks

3rd – 9 weeks

End of the Year

1st Grade 50 90 140 170 200

2nd Grade 200 240 300 350 380

3rd Grade 380 440 490 530 560

4th Grade 560 600 670 685 700

5th Grade 700 750 800 830 860

These are minimum scores needed throughout each year as evidence of on grade level achievement.

How does all this relate to the CRCT?

• If your student is not reading at the correct ATOS level, they are not going to be able to handle grade level vocabulary and testing vocabulary.

• For the CRCT this year, students will have to answer more questions correctly than in the past.

• In addition, they are going to have to answer harder questions at higher ability levels.

New RequirementsMeet the Standard

(On Track)800

Exceed the Standard (Commendable)

850Would Be the same

as ….Last Year

% Correct Would be the Same as….

Last year

% Correct

3rd GradeReading 828 67.5% 877 92.5%ELA 826 70% 874 94%Math* 814 65% 927 97%

4th GradeRead 830 75% 875 95%ELA 825 74% 870 94%Math* 812 65% 895 95%

5th GradeReading 825 70% 864 92.5%ELA 826 72% 866 94%Math* 813 60% 895 93%

Summary• If your student is not reading at the

correct ATOS level, they are not going to be able to handle grade level vocabulary and test vocabulary.

• If your student is not meeting the minimum expectations for the grade level, they are being considered for retention.

Questions