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The test is used to evaluate what skills students have mastered and what skills they haven't. Many schools will use the results to determine what they need to teach students next year.
The results will also be used to rank schools from Star to Failing under the state's accountability model.
Many schools have held special tutorials or workshops to prepare students and their parents for the test.
On May 2, Lanwdale Elementary had a meeting for parents in which they provided test-taking tips for them to tell their children and advice on how to make sure the children are mentally and physically ready for the test.
After the meeting, the atendees were given ice cream sundaes.
The Mississippi Department of Education has also provided a list of several health habits that can help students be most successful on test day. These tips don't come with free sundaes, however.
The MDE's Shane McNeill said in a press release that during MCT2 testing, families play an important role in making sure their children are ready to succeed. McNeill is Director of the Office of Healthy Schools. Below are some of his tips.
- Every student needs to get a good night's sleep in order to concentrate and learn at school. That amount varies for each child, but is generally a minimum of nine to 10 hours. This also applies for teenagers.
- Breakfast provides an all-important start for the day. A nutrient-rich morning meal is the best way to fuel a child's brain for both learning and testing. Both carbohydrates for energy - whole grain cereal, toast or fruit - and some protein - yogurt, a cheese stick, eggs or lean meat - are important.
- Fluids are critical for brain function. Water and low-fat or non-fat milk are the best fluid choices.
- Physical activity is also good for academic performance and stress reduction.
Contact Chris Kieffer at (662) 678-1590 or chris.kieffer@djournal.com.
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