Michigan Educational Assessment
Program (MEAP) testing kicked
off this week … and “kickoff” is the right term, when discussing what
transpired at Hoover Middle School
in preparation for the annual exams.
The MEAP is testing in
grades three, four, five, six, seven, eight and nine. The testing was first
given in Michigan in 1970. Depending on the grade level, the test measures
mathematics, reading, science and social studies.
Third and
eighth-graders were tested on Tuesday and Wednesday, while fourth and seventh
graders were tested on Thursday. The testing will continue Oct. 15-16.
The importance of the
standardized testing was not lost on anyone at Hoover. On Monday, the Hoover
Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Bergler, marched through the halls of
the school and led the entire student body into the gym for an assembly.
Students enjoyed the performance
and were told how important the tests were.
TIPS FOR THE TEST:
There
are plenty of ways to prepare your child to perform at his or her best. Make
sure your child gets enough sleep. Children of this ages need about 10
hours of sleep a night. Make sure that your child is well rested on all school
days – and especially the day of a test.
Children
who are tired are less able to pay attention in class or to handle the demands
of a test.
In addition, give your child a well-rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy,
active mind. Please feed your child a good breakfast. The Taylor School
District provides breakfast (which may be reduced or free). Make sure your
child is not hungry. High protein meals are recommended.
Testing goes on ALL DAY! Get your child to school on time each day.
Avoid scheduling medical, dental or other appointments on MEAP testing days.
Research shows students do better when tested with their class than in a
make-up session.
Students who are late to school on test dates will not be admitted into
the tests.
For
more on the MEAP, click here to go directly to the Michigan Department
of Education website.
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