Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) testing begins in April and Gratz Brown Elementary students and teachers are gearing up for this yearly event. Students in grades 3-5 have been preparing by setting performance goals for these tests as well as the NWEA testing; and setting personal performance goals in relation to school work. Study Island software is used by students to review grade level curriculum which also familiarizes a student with the use of computers and software. Literacy by Design is another tool that is used to expose students to research-based instruction to help the student demonstrate mastery of communication arts objectives. The GBE Spartans have also participated in daily math Response to Intervention (RtI) lessons and Spartan Time communication arts lessons twice a week. Both the RtI and Spartan Time lessons are based on meeting students needs and allows instructors to design lessons at remedial levels, on grade levels and enrichment leels. All of the students took part in two mock MAP practice sessions in addition to practicing released test items. During the practice for testing, students used the SUPER and GREAT strategies along with other strategies. MAP testing will be held from April 3-5 and April 10-13 each day from9-11 a.m. at GBE. Students are encouraged to be on time and at school each of these days. Free breakfast will be offered to all students on those days to ensure they have the brain food needed for optimal performance. Incentives are offered to students who put forth their best effort during testing as well. A MAP assembly will be held on April 2 during which GBE teachers and the Moberly High School cheerleaders will perform. Letters will be displayed from parents who wrote good luck messages as well as banners that were signed by parents and others wishing the GBE Spartans good luck and encouraging them to do their best in the testing. Students at North Park and South Park Elementary have also made cards and banners to wish the GBE Spartans good luck and to encourage them to do their very best. With the support of friends and family and all of the hard work and preparation by the students and teachers the students are prepared and ready to do a fantastic job. Go GBE Spartans!

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MAP testing begins Tuesday in area schools