SAGE testing is underway and continues through May 26. Here are some reasons DPMS teachers think SAGE is important:
First, it gives students data about what they have learned in their core classes this year. As they grow, their classes will become more difficult, so it’s good to know if they have holes in their learning. Ideally, students would enter the next grade, and then onto high school, with a strong foundation for harder classes.
Second, scores from SAGE are used as one component for deciding who will be accepted into Honors classes.
Third, since test taking is a skill which can improve with practice, taking SAGE is great practice for other tests such as the ACT or SAT which students will take for college entrance.
Fourth, students are not the only ones who benefit from this kind of testing. Teachers also benefit by studying the resulting data, and are thus able to adjust their teaching to improve in areas that are low.
Parents are encouraged to make sure their student is prepared for SAGE testing by helping their child get plenty of rest and have a healthy breakfast.
First, it gives students data about what they have learned in their core classes this year. As they grow, their classes will become more difficult, so it’s good to know if they have holes in their learning. Ideally, students would enter the next grade, and then onto high school, with a strong foundation for harder classes.
Second, scores from SAGE are used as one component for deciding who will be accepted into Honors classes.
Third, since test taking is a skill which can improve with practice, taking SAGE is great practice for other tests such as the ACT or SAT which students will take for college entrance.
Fourth, students are not the only ones who benefit from this kind of testing. Teachers also benefit by studying the resulting data, and are thus able to adjust their teaching to improve in areas that are low.
Parents are encouraged to make sure their student is prepared for SAGE testing by helping their child get plenty of rest and have a healthy breakfast.