Testing:

TPRI (Texas Primary Reading Inventory)  Administered three times yearly: September (to assess level of entry reading skills), late January (to assess growth/weakness), and late April (to assess mastery/readiness for 2nd grade.)  The TPRI is given individually.  Since it is an assessment of where the student stands in regards to grade level reading skills, students do not "study" for the inventory, and no pass/fail grade will be given.  Students will be scored Developed/Still Developing in areas of phonemic awareness and graphophonemic knowledge; as well as in areas of fluency and comprehension.  An accuracy level of Listening, Instructional, and Independent will be assessed. 
TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills)  While no TAKS test are administered in first grade, we work hard to prepare for the future success of the students.  TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) are carefully incorporated into each subject area.  Examples include process skills in science, writing from personal points of view in English, word problems in math, and use of different types of reading material.  Students become familiar with the skills of reading for information and testing format that includes coloring in correct responses.

 

Weekly Grades:

Math-3 grades weekly: 1 daily work, 1 fact sheet, and 1 assessment. Reading-3 grades per week: 1 assessment, 1 oral reading grade and 1 comprehension grade from white phonics reader

English-at least 3 grades per week: 1 journal entry, 1 spelling test entry, 1 dictation test grade (from back of spelling list), and various writing assignments
 
Science-A minimum of 6 grades (participation & projects) per six weeks

Social Studies-A minimum of 6 grades (participation & projects) per six weeks

Homework:  Math homework is used to reinforce skills.  Students will need to practice Spelling words and English Dictation sentences at home.  In the 2nd semester we will change from math homework to spelling sentence homework (assigned on Monday, due on Friday)